Avebury & Nearby Neolithic Sites, Wiltshire, England

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

You may not have heard of Avebury, but it's the other half of the Stonehenge and Avebury UNESCO site. I was impressed to see how many different monuments there were in the area. Have you seen any Neolithic sites in Wiltshire or other places?

[@michaelstevenson9648]

I, took my partner to Stonehenge and Avebury when she visited me in England from Texas. Castlerigg stone circle in Keswick is very impressive, and the scenery is awe inspiring!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

@@michaelstevenson9648 sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this. Glad you were able to visit both Stonehenge and Avebury. Next time we are in the Lake District we will have to check out Castlerigg Stone Circle

[@robertburns7637]

I live in Swindon, just 12 miles from Avebury so I am fortunate enough to visit on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing your experience through your video, I'm glad you loved beautiful Avebury 😊

[@bodionafun3441]

I was feeling home sick and this sorted me out. TY. I often played there as a kid. I really miss the landscape and the huge skies.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Awe, so glad you enjoyed the video. It's such a special place.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Looks so amazing, thanks so much for sharing. Added to the list.x

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

So glad you liked it! So much to see in Wiltshire

[@myfamilytravelzone3936]

This place looks very quiet in the morning and during the daytime, these stones look interesting. Great drone shots.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thank you! Yes many people just visit Stonehenge nearby and miss out on Avebury. It is so nice and quiet

[@travelquartz]

Avebury looks a must visit, I liked the way you are explaining about the place there's a sense of peace! Very green indeed .

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, Avebury is a special place. So peaceful and so green, plus the history is just mind-blowing!

[@SkyelinesandSunsets]

We love Avebury. Last time we visited Natalie had actually completed a 26 mile Stonehenge to Avebury trek for charity. Really love how misty it is in your footage. Gives it a more eerie feel! Thank you for sharing

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Very nice! I would love to do that walk sometime. I was worried the mist would ruin the video but it may have actually improved it.

[@Delta68Geo]

We have visited these sites a few times, very impressive, glad you enjoyed your visit, thanks for sharing 👍😃

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thank you! Yes, it such a special area. I hope to make it back for another visit.

[@TheTravelsOfZ]

The background literally looked like a medieval movie set. so cool! didn't even know this place existed until now!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

It is a special place and not many people know about it. I had no idea until my husband told me.

[@TimezoneJunkies]

As an English person it is pretty terrible that I have never been to either Stonehenge or Avebury!!! Will have to go soon! We love it when you can roam around ancient sites and not be worried about where you can and can't go. Thanks for all the info!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Haha, my English husband hadn't been before either. I think sometimes you take things in your own country for granted.

[@MamitagAdventures]

Wow, didn't realize there were other stone circles other than Stonehenge. Love the drone shots! It gave us a clear aerial view of the sites and how huge the circles are.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, I was surprised to learn about Avebury too. It is hard to really get perspective on the sites from the ground. The drone came in handy.

[@penguinswander]

I don't know why my dad didn't take us to these places since they were only 40 minute drive from Stonehenge. They look quite remarkable. I'm glad you pointed out that the short rocks were markers for missing ones.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I think a lot of people don't know about Avebury which to me makes it more special. Did you enjoy Stonehenge? There are a few other ancient sites around the Stone Circle there that are interesting as well.

[@coopertyra6034]

this is really really cool. Loved watching this video because im a little bit of a history junky!! Great video

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thank you! If you are a history junky, this is the perfect area for you. So much to see!

[@CourtneyVictoria]

Wiltshire isn't too far from where I live when I'm in the UK. Very atmospheric foggy mornings on the fields, I love it. Glad the sun came out later though so you could get some shots, the drone views were wonderful.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

So glad you enjoyed it. We just love that area. Where in the UK is it that you live?

[@TouringTastebuds]

Glad the sun came out for you guys and you could fly the drone! Looked like a really great area to explore, awesome video!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thanks, we got lucky. It ended up turning into the perfect day.

[@TheJourneyest2016]

I have never heard of these sites before thanks for bringing this to my attention. Really well put together and great editing

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get to visit

[@linnyunt]

I actually grew up in Wiltshire! Those foggy mornings remind me of my childhood. It's cool you're highlighting it in your vlogs. Funnily enough I never visited Avebury or Stonehenge so it's great to see them in your super informative videos. I return to England every few years and we always drive by Salisbury Hill to and from Heathrow Airport. I'm so glad you were able to get some drone footage of the sites to show the scale of it all. I'm a travel vlogger too and have just subbed for more content. :)

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

So glad you enjoyed it. Where in Wiltshire are you from? I just love that area. We are also working on a video about the white horses so stay tuned.

[@gotravelpreneur1681]

wow soooo moody, misty! must have been a beautiful experience :)

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, the morning was so foggy and then it cleared up in the afternoon. I was worried the mist would ruin the video, but I think it made it better

[@AlbertoMendoza]

the setting looks something out of a horror film with the fog. the drone shots looked fantastic btw

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thank you! More videos with drone shots coming up

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Pretty cool that you can touch the stone. do they allow drones so that you could get an aerial shot to see the circle? ok, never mind, I see your drone shot now!! Dang, that is a huge man made hill!!! Ooooo, the chamber is pretty spooky!!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Avebury is a great area for kids. Especially since you can touch the stones and I think they would love going inside the West Kennet Long Barrow

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I think the fog acts a lot of atmosphere to the shots! It does look pretty in the sun too. I'm ashamed to say that as a Brit, I'd never heard of it either! I like how quiet it is there. I never like it when a place is too busy as it spoils the atmosphere for me :)

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Ella! You need to visit Wiltshire, it is lovely. Avebury is such a fascinating place and I agree the fog added to the atmosphere.

[@FreeUpLife]

Thanks for sharing this, I never heard of it sites, beautiful places.That chambers were amazing, how did they build that!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I hadn't heard of it until my English husband suggested we go. It's amazing its such a hidden gem. I have no idea how they could make anything without our modern day tools!

[@TheLostLemurian]

I have wanted to visit Avebury and the surrounding area for the longest time! I'm glad things are still so quiet around there. It's such a shame that often the popularity of a site can be its detriment.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I hope you get the chance to go. I loved it there. It's so peaceful and pretty and the history is just fascincating.

[@CheerstoTravels]

so much land! being from LA, im not use to seeing this lol anyway beautiful place no doubt. and great tour you gave us! ~sara

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Haha yes, the English countryside is so beautiful, glad you enjoyed the tour

[@patw7408]

Do you can’t climb Silbury hill anymore? That’s sad. Not been inside West Kennet long barrow, but find that whole area amazing. Just love Avebury. Anyone interested in dowsing should have a great time inside that circle. Dowsing rods will show you where stones have been lost, give you an idea of places of energy. Maybe that’s what made the ancients build there? Whole area is fabulous. Lots of hill forts and ancient sites. Really interesting, thank you.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Pat - Yeah, unfortunately, you are not supposed to climb Silbury Hill anymore, but I am sure some people still do. Going inside West Kennet Long Barrow was quite the experience. I love the area too, I am sure we will go back

[@Escapethecouch]

I live visiting these cromleques. We have quite a few here in Portugal although not as wide. Mysterious places full of secrets

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, they are fascinating. What are your favorites that you have visited in Portugal? I would love to see some there too.

[@KingTolentino]

thanks for sharing those info...the drone shots is amazing... do you know what's the use of that stonehenge? curious... also, why can't you touch the stonehenge? i think you can go up that hill.... i noticed a path on the side... :)

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Thanks Glad you liked the drone shots. Most of the sites they think were used for ceremonial purposes. I think they don't let you touch stonehenge to keep it perserved. Yes they used to let people go up Silbury Hill on that path but recently stopped allowing it.

[@KingTolentino]

thank you for more info... :)

[@adventussaxonum448]

Nice atmosphere, filming at 7.00 am in the mist...... Fog on the Barrow Downs.....

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, sometimes you definitely get rewarded for waking up early!

[@DoctorCymraeg]

You should see some of our sites in Wales too! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Oh Wales is definitely on my bucket list. Hopefully either later this year or next!

[@DoctorCymraeg]

Two Traveling Texans There’ll always be a huge CROESO when you do 👍. Let me know if you want some places to visit.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

@@DoctorCymraeg will do

[@helenwood8482]

Wonderful video. I never tire of seeing people discover Avebury and West Kennet. West Kennet Long Barrow saved and changed my life. Here's the story, but I won't be offended if you're not interested. It's long and weird. I first went there in 1998 at the end of May. At the time, I was suicidal. I planned to be dead within the week. I went there because my siblings and I had planned a visit and I wanted them left with a good memory. As I got out of the car, I felt very strongly that at the top of the hill, I would find something that could save me. I started walking rapidly, leaving my brother and sister behind. Speed seemed essential. It was the first hope I had experienced in 18 months. I got there and went straight inside and it was as if someone had flipped a switch. My head was clear. The depression was gone. I could suddenly see how it had come about and what it was for. From that day on, I understood that the depression had served a purpose. I felt surrounded by love. I was asked a question, that was many questions sll in one. Some of them were, "Have you learnt from what you have suffered? Are you ready to mocpve on from it? Do you want to be healed?" I couldn't identify all the questions and I am still learning about them now, but I knew what answer to give, "Yes." My whole life seemed to click into place. Everything made sense and I felt excitement about the future. I also began to cry, because the beauty of the moment overwhelmed me. I knew David and Liz were coming up the hill and would soon be there. I'd kept my depression a secret and I didn't want to have go explain why I was crying, so I went out on top. I looked across to Silbury Hill and had a vision. I was standing on a silver path. I had a staff in my hand and was dressed in green robes and a green cloak. Again there was a question. I felt I was being told this was the path I had been on as a child and that it would be there for me to take at any time. I was also free to reject it, but if J took it, it would lead me closer to God. Again, I said yes. I spent most of the next year trying to discover what it meant. Then I felt pushed towards a book on druidry. I opened it and saw the words, "Christianity and Druidry". I initiated as a druid on 2nd May 1998. Later that year, my sister and I were in a Brecon craft shop and I saw the staff from my vision. Seeing how much it meant go me, my sister bought it for me. I still go to West Kennet when I can, to give thanks.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Wow thanks for sharing, it is a special place

[@travelpockets]

I would much rather go here than the Stonehenge. It's so much better when you have the freedom to get close to them and touch them.

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I did enjoy both, but I love how laid back and peaceful Avebury is.

[@BangsBucketList]

yeah, we sure can't touch the Stonehenge. I remember going there and there were a lot of people. Though it's still amazing. Avebury is amazing!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Yes, Stonehenge is popular for good reason. Avebury is special too, we loved both

[@chrismercer3441]

I went there on a school trip on mid summers day in the mid 1970's, you could go among the stones then. Some topless hippy chick covered my face in mud ,and told me i was a child of the earth! A very vivid memory!

[@HappyCarlsonsTV]

Never knew about it

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Not surprised. I hadn't heard about it before I started researching my trip. It definitely gets overshadowed by Stonehenge.

[@HappyCarlsonsTV]

We do have one in Texas lol

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

one what?

[@HappyCarlsonsTV]

Cadillac Stonehenge :)

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I hadn't heard about that before so I just googled it. Looks awesome, will have to try to stop by next time I am in Texas. Thanks for the tip

[@turarjumagaliyev3877]

Warrior buried under that mountain, that stones are his victims killed by him. That kind of culture is all over the eurasia, thats basically Turk culture of bury, Turk culture doesnt mean Turkey.

[@marcusorangeboomivnone7490]

Only druids can touch the stones. You are cursed now woman

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

Haha! No one told me about a curse? So far I haven't noticed any ill effects