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Somerset is a rural county in South West England, offering a wide range of prehistoric landscapes in addition to impressive ancient sites. The county has a long history of settlement and is known to have been settled from Palaeolithic times. It's steeped in history and folklore, making it the perfect place to explore England's past. Here is a list of the top ancient sites in this amazing county. GLASTONBURY TOR Glastonbury Tor is certainly one of the most iconic ancient sites in England. It's a hill with a 14th century tower on its top which is all that remains of St. Michael's Church. Glastonbury Tor is a conical hill that rises 158m above the Avalon Marshes. Its peculiar shape is due to a combination of the unusual geology and the distinctive terraces surrounding the hill. The top of the hill is formed from a succession of rocks assigned to the Bridport Sand Formation. These rocks sit upon clay and limestones deposited during the early Jurassic Period. Read more about

New Zealand's South boasts a rugged coastline sculpted by nature's artistry. Amongst its many treasures, three geological formations stand out, each unique and awe-inspiring: Split Apple Rock, Pancake Rocks, and Tonga Arches. Split Apple Rock: Perfectly Imperfect Perfection Split Apple Rock is an iconic granite boulder, perfectly split in two. It reveals its geological history like an open book. Millions of years of erosion by wind, waves, and rain carved this masterpiece, leaving a smooth, almost surgical, division. Pancake Rocks: Layered Delicacies of Limestone The Pancake Rocks are a surreal landscape. Layers of compressed limestone, formed from the skeletons of tiny sea creatures millions of years ago, resemble stacks of pancakes. But don't be fooled by their name - these "pancakes" are tough! The power of the ocean crashing against them creates dramatic blowholes, geysers of seawater erupting skyward. Stand mesmerized by the raw energy an

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Scotland's west coast lies Kilmartin Glen, a valley whispering tales of a distant past. Here, time seems to slow, and every step resonates with the presence of our ancestors. Standing sentinel are enigmatic stones, silent witnesses to millennia of change, their purpose shrouded in mystery. Stepping into Kilmartin Glen is like stepping into a living museum. Over 350 prehistoric monuments dot the landscape, each whispering secrets untold. From towering standing stones to ancient burial cairns, these enigmatic markers stand as testaments to the lives and beliefs of those who came before us. Ballymeanoch's Sentinels: Among the most captivating are the Ballymeanoch standing stones. These imposing figures, cloaked in silvery lichen, have stood stoic for over 5, 000 years. Arranged in a curious formation, they seem to hold silent conversations under the vast Scottish sky. Were they astronomical markers, guiding souls towards celest