Sacred Sites
Wiltshire is adorned with Sacred Sites. Living in the heart of mystical Wiltshire we have an intimate knowledge of the areas special sites. We are very close to Avebury, which is the largest stone circle in the world, Silbury Hill, which is the largest man-made hill in Europe and also one of the world’s most special barrows, West Kennett Long Barrow. We are also very near to the very spiritual Swallowhead Springs, Devil’s Dolmen, The Sanctuary and Cherhill White Horse.
We believe that when working with the Earth’s natural energies, our connections to ourselves and others is greatly enhanced. The Earth’s major energy lines snake their way through the area and actually intersect at Avebury. There they travel together for a few hundred metres before separating again. We run some of our training at these very special sites, including the attunements. You may wish to come with us on a very special evening tour at the end of the day to unwind and refresh yourselves after learning about Reiki during the day. Quite often, we have groups who enjoy a tour and we even do a spot of dowsing. Please let us know if this is something that may interest you.
We believe that when working with the Earth’s natural energies, our connections to ourselves and others is greatly enhanced. The Earth’s major energy lines snake their way through the area and actually intersect at Avebury. There they travel together for a few hundred metres before separating again. We run some of our training at these very special sites, including the attunements. You may wish to come with us on a very special evening tour at the end of the day to unwind and refresh yourselves after learning about Reiki during the day. Quite often, we have groups who enjoy a tour and we even do a spot of dowsing. Please let us know if this is something that may interest you.
Avebury
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Avebury is the largest stone circle in the world and for many more splendid and famous than Stonehenge. It is part of a massive prehistoric complex which includes avenues, burial mounds, earth enclosures and barrows. We are still searching to unravel the mysteries of Avebury.
It is such a spiritual place to visit. The Michael and Mary Lines go through the circle after snaking around Silbury Hill. It is great place to do some dowsing if you'd like to do this as part of your day. It is also a special place because the two Michael and Mary lines actually intersect at Avebury, one of the few places that they actually do so.
Avebury consists of three stone circles, two of them contained by the third. The grand outer circle originally had 98 stones but now only has 27 stone remaining. The two inner circles were constructed first, around 2,600 BC and the outer circle and earthworks were built in about 2,500 BC. All together the three circles contained 134 stones, 56 of which are standing today.
Much research has been carried out and up until the 18th century the general outline of the Avebury temple was still visible. One researcher was the antiquarian, Dr. William Stukeley who visited the site many times in the 1720’s and watched in dismay as local farmers gradually destroyed a lot of the circle for local buildings. Stukely’s measurements and drawings provided us with some idea of the complexity and awesome nature of the site.
It is such a spiritual place to visit. The Michael and Mary Lines go through the circle after snaking around Silbury Hill. It is great place to do some dowsing if you'd like to do this as part of your day. It is also a special place because the two Michael and Mary lines actually intersect at Avebury, one of the few places that they actually do so.
Avebury consists of three stone circles, two of them contained by the third. The grand outer circle originally had 98 stones but now only has 27 stone remaining. The two inner circles were constructed first, around 2,600 BC and the outer circle and earthworks were built in about 2,500 BC. All together the three circles contained 134 stones, 56 of which are standing today.
Much research has been carried out and up until the 18th century the general outline of the Avebury temple was still visible. One researcher was the antiquarian, Dr. William Stukeley who visited the site many times in the 1720’s and watched in dismay as local farmers gradually destroyed a lot of the circle for local buildings. Stukely’s measurements and drawings provided us with some idea of the complexity and awesome nature of the site.
West Kennett Long Barrow
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West Kennett Long Barrow is another prehistoric monument that makes up the Avebury complex of Neolithic sites. It is one of the best preserved and impressive burial chambers in Britain. The mound itself stretches for 100 metres from East to West. As you go through the dark opening there are five darkened chambers., often pungent with the aroma of incense.
The tomb was built around 3,500 BC and used for about 1000 years. It was then closed up. In the 1950’s it was excavated and there were found to be bones of almost 50 people buried within the tomb. These people may have been the ruling elite from the farming community that made the Avebury area its home. Evidence also suggests that the bones (specifically leg bones and skulls) were removed for use elsewhere, although the ceremonies, and the meaning of them will probably never be fully understood.
There is indeed a strange atmosphere at the tomb. There is a legend that says that the mound is traditionally visited by a white spectral figure accompanied by a white red-eared hound at sunrise on Midsummer's Day.
The tomb was built around 3,500 BC and used for about 1000 years. It was then closed up. In the 1950’s it was excavated and there were found to be bones of almost 50 people buried within the tomb. These people may have been the ruling elite from the farming community that made the Avebury area its home. Evidence also suggests that the bones (specifically leg bones and skulls) were removed for use elsewhere, although the ceremonies, and the meaning of them will probably never be fully understood.
There is indeed a strange atmosphere at the tomb. There is a legend that says that the mound is traditionally visited by a white spectral figure accompanied by a white red-eared hound at sunrise on Midsummer's Day.
Silbury Hill
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About 1.5km south of Avebury village lies Silbury Hill. It is the largest artificial mound in Europe. Its base is 1640 feet in circumference and its height is 130 feet. Nobody is really sure what the purpose of Silbury Hill was. There have been numerous excavations but there is no evidence that it was used as a tomb or a place to bury treasure. Another theory is that it was a landing site for alien spacecraft!
What we do know is that it is a very spiritual place and is part of the Avebury temple complex and could well have been used for fertility rites or something similar.
What we do know is that it is a very spiritual place and is part of the Avebury temple complex and could well have been used for fertility rites or something similar.
Swallowhead Spring
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This is a very sacred place which is hidden away from the visitors. Swallowhead Spring is palpably magical and you feel the souls of loved ones nearby. It is a very peaceful site and it is very easy to lose track of time during a visit to this special place.
Swallowhead Spring, with Silbury Hill in the distance, is one of the principal sources of the River Kennett and is an ancient sacred spring. The ‘Mary line’ passed through here and then on to Silbury Hill. The annual fresh flow of life giving water from the Spring would have meant a lot to the people in Avebury long gone. Today, it is a place of sanctity with the overhanging willows adorned by brightly coloured offerings which dance in the wind.
Swallowhead Spring, with Silbury Hill in the distance, is one of the principal sources of the River Kennett and is an ancient sacred spring. The ‘Mary line’ passed through here and then on to Silbury Hill. The annual fresh flow of life giving water from the Spring would have meant a lot to the people in Avebury long gone. Today, it is a place of sanctity with the overhanging willows adorned by brightly coloured offerings which dance in the wind.
