does anyone know who built the Stonehenge's and its significance?

Answer 1

The builders of Stonehenge remain one of the world's greatest mysteries.

From wikipedia:
Many early historians were influenced by supernatural folktales in their explanations. Some legends held that Merlin the wizard had a giant build the structure for him or that he had magically transported it from Mount Killaraus in Ireland, while others held the Devil responsible. Henry of Huntingdon was the first to write of the monument around 1130 soon followed by Geoffrey of Monmouth who was the first to record fanciful associations with King Arthur which led the monument to be incorporated into the wider cycle of European medieval romance.

In 1615, Inigo Jones argued that Stonehenge was a Roman temple, dedicated to Caelus, (a Latin name for the Greek sky-god Ouranos), and built following the Tuscan order. Later commentators maintained that the Danes erected it. Indeed, up until the late nineteenth century, the site was commonly attributed to the Saxons or other relatively recent societies.

The first academic effort to survey and understand the monument was made around 1740 by John Aubrey. He declared Stonehenge the work of Druids. This view was greatly popularized by William Stukeley. Aubrey also contributed the first measured drawings of the site, which permitted greater analysis of its form and significance. From this work, he was able to demonstrate an astronomical or calendrical role in the stones' placement.

By the turn of the nineteenth century, John Lubbock was able to attribute the site to the Bronze Age based on the bronze objects found in the nearby barrows.

Answer 2

Stonehenge is the focal point on Salisbury Plain which is abounding with prehistoric ceremonial structures - Neolithic long barrows, circular barrows, burial mounds, etc. Most experts believe it was constructed by a pretty sophisticated society, as the organization of the workforce alone would be amazing, never mind the brilliant engineering and design skills required. Stonehenge was apparently built in three phases.
I personally believe Stonehenge's position in relation to the rising and setting sun at the midsummer solstice and winter solstice was of prime importance to the builders of this magnificent 'Peoples' Temple' all those thousands of years ago. The sun rises over the Heel Stone at midsummer and during the winter solstice the setting sun sinks between the two uprights of the largest trilithon and behind the altar stone.
Many still celebrate the summer solstice sunrise every year within the inner circle of this amazing monument.

Answer 3

The first phase of Stonehenge pre-dates the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Some say it was built by the Danes, Romans, Saxons, Greeks, Phoenicians, Celts, Atlanteans, and Egyptians. Others claim that it was built by Aliens.

What is Stonehenge's Purpose?
Stonehenge still remains one of the great mysteries of the world. Perhaps most amazing is the precision with which it has been built. It is speculated that the site was an astronomical calendar. Others claim that it was a temple or sacred site where sacrifices took place on specific days of the year. It has even been linked to the Crop Circle phenomenon, UFOs and extraterrestrials! Whatever its purpose, Stonehenge is not to be missed.

Answer 4

It's not completly known, but here's some info.

Many early historians were influenced by supernatural folktales in their explanations. Some legends held that Merlin the wizard had a giant build the structure for him or that he had magically transported it from Mount Killaraus in Ireland, while others held the Devil responsible. Henry of Huntingdon was the first to write of the monument around 1130 soon followed by Geoffrey of Monmouth who was the first to record fanciful associations with King Arthur which led the monument to be incorporated into the wider cycle of European medieval romance.

In 1615, Inigo Jones argued that Stonehenge was a Roman temple, dedicated to Caelus, (a Latin name for the Greek sky-god Ouranos), and built following the Tuscan order. Later commentators maintained that the Danes erected it. Indeed, up until the late nineteenth century, the site was commonly attributed to the Saxons or other relatively recent societies.

The first academic effort to survey and understand the monument was made around 1740 by John Aubrey. He declared Stonehenge the work of Druids. This view was greatly popularized by William Stukeley. Aubrey also contributed the first measured drawings of the site, which permitted greater analysis of its form and significance. From this work, he was able to demonstrate an astronomical or calendrical role in the stones' placement.

By the turn of the nineteenth century, John Lubbock was able to attribute the site to the Bronze Age based on the bronze objects found in the nearby barrows.

Answer 5

Druids built it. But you should really watch Eddie Izzard and his routuine on Stonehendge. It is awsome.
Mostly relgious signifigance.
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Answer 6

I know that the Druids have used it for their practices for many, many years.