Who does Stonehenge belong to?

Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage; the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust. Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings .Stonehenge.HistoryManagementEnglish HeritageWebsitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehengeUNESCO World Heritage SiteTypeCultural18 more rows

Was Stonehenge ever privately owned?

Stonehenge had been privately owned since being confiscated from a nearby abbey during Henry VIIIs reign. But by the time of Chubbs involvement, the duty of preservation was being more keenly felt. The Ancient Monuments Act of 1913 allowed for the first time the compulsory purchase of historic sites.

Who bought the Stonehenge?

Cecil Chubb One hundred years ago today (21 September 2015), Stonehenge – the most famous prehistoric monument in the world – was sold at auction for £6,600 to a local Wiltshire man, Cecil Chubb.

Who bought Stonehenge in 1915?

Cecil Chubb Stonehenge has passed through many hands in its 5,000-year history, but in 1915, it became the property of Cecil Chubb.

What was found under Stonehenge?

In addition to the two graves, the archaeologists unearthed two pots filled with cremated remains in the land surrounding Stonehenge. They also found pottery fragments, animal bones, and used flints.

Was Stonehenge moved?

The mysterious Stonehenge monument is 5,000 years old and consists of two semi-circles of stones. A new study shows it was built in Wales first, then moved to England centuries later. The research suggests Stonehenge is a burial ground that its builders erected after they migrated.

Has anyone dug underneath Stonehenge?

Diggers in England unearthed two 4,500-year-old graves near Stonehenge. Archaeologists are surveying the area before a car tunnel gets built under the 5,000-year-old monument. The graves contained remains of a young woman and a baby.