Silbury Hill is a prehistoric artificial chalk mound near Avebury in the English county of Wiltshire. It is part of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Silbury Hill is the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe. Probably built over a short period between about 2470 and 2350 BC, it is one of the most intriguing monuments in the prehistoric landscape of the Avebury World Heritage Site.

Apr 28, 2021 · A Stone Age chalk mound with a mysterious past, Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe. Only 1500 metres south of the main Avebury Rings stands Silbury Hill, the largest and perhaps the most enigmatic of all megalithic constructions in Europe.

Apr 17, 2016 · Silbury Hill has been measured to be 30 m (98.4252 ft.) tall and 160 m (524.93ft.) in width, thus making it the largest artificial earth mound from Europe’s prehistoric period. This structure was constructed mainly of chalk that was excavated from the surrounding area.

May 27, 2024 · Silbury Hill, an awe-inspiring prehistoric monument, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of our Neolithic ancestors. Located in the heart of Wiltshire, England, this massive man-made chalk mound has captivated the minds of historians, archaeologists, and visitors for centuries.

Almost a mile south of the Avebury Henge is Silbury Hill, an immense artificial mound built mostly of chalk rubble, now naturally covered with turf. Surrounding the mound is the Silbury Ditch.

May 24, 2022 · Silbury Hill, located about a mile south of Avebury Henge, is a large artificial mound constructed mostly of chalk rubble and now naturally covered in turf. The Silbury Ditch encircles the mound. On its eastern and northern sides, the ditch is cut deeply into the chalk bedrock, but it extends to become nearly rectangular on its western side.

Feb 28, 2022 · Measuring 40 metres high and covering 15 acres, Silbury Hill was originally intended to be much smaller. Its first phase of construction involved an initial mound of soil and clay. The second major phase added a layer of rubble chalk quarried nearby around the …

May 15, 2020 · Silbury Hill is an ancient prehistoric man-made conical mound rising above the dramatic landscape of the nearby Avebury Stone Circle in Wiltshire, England. Silbury Hill was constructed of chalk and clay, covering an area of 5 acres and was excavated from the …

Feb 18, 2012 · Estimates based on carbon dating of an antler found at Silbury Hill put construction between 2490 and 2340 BCE. The belief is that several communities added soil and chalk to the mound over time. Who built it and why is as big a mystery as Stonehenge, possibly even greater.