Cedar and Snow Mountain

Description: Significant in respect of Stonehenge is the fact that Great Trilithon was erected outwards from centre of the monument, i.e. its smooth flat face was turned towards the midwinter sun. The winter solstice may have been immensely important because communities were not assured to live through the winter, and had to be prepared during the previous... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Significant in respect of Stonehenge is the fact that Great Trilithon was erected outwards from centre of the monument, i.e. its smooth flat face was turned towards the midwinter sun. The winter solstice may have been immensely important because communities were not assured to live through the winter, and had to be prepared during the previous nine months.