Who built the Stonehenge and why?

One of the most popular beliefs was that Stonehenge was built by the Druids. These high priests of the Celts, constructed it for sacrificial ceremonies. It was John Aubrey, who first linked Stonehenge to the Druids.

What are the two main theories about Stonehenge?

According to folklore, Stonehenge was created by Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, who magically transported the massive stones from Ireland, where giants had assembled them. Another legend says invading Danes put the stones up, and another theory says they were the ruins of a Roman temple.

How did Stonehenge get there?

The first monument at Stonehenge was a circular earthwork enclosure, built in about 3000 BC. A ditch was dug with simple antler tools, and the chalk piled up to make an inner and an outer bank. Enormous sarsen stones and smaller bluestones were raised to form a unique monument.

How did the builders raise the stones of Stonehenge?

It’s believed that the stones were placed on giant wooden sledges and pulled along the ground using log rollers. The builders dug deep ditches for the stones. Then they pulled on ropes to raise them and packed the ditches with rocks to hold the stones in place. It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge.

Who is the founder of sarsen technology company?

Sarsen Technology was founded in January 2000 by Nigel Norman to provide sales, marketing and technical support services for two USA based manufacturers. Nigel has over 30 years’ experience of the electronics and semiconductor industry in design, applications support, technical sales, sales management and business development.

Where are sarsen stones found in the UK?

Sarsen stones are sandstone blocks found in quantity in the United Kingdom on Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire; in Kent; and in smaller quantities in Berkshire, Essex, Oxfordshire, Dorset, and Hampshire.

Why is sarsen not a good building material?

Fire and in later times explosives were sometimes employed to break the stone into pieces of a suitable size for use in construction. Sarsen is not an ideal building material, however. William Stukeley wrote that sarsen is “always moist and dewy in winter which proves damp and unwholesome, and rots the furniture”.

How many years of experience does Nigel sarsen have?

Nigel has over 30 years’ experience of the electronics and semiconductor industry in design, applications support, technical sales, sales management and business development. Over the years the team has expanded to include additional salespeople, and a number of new departments including Accounts, Marketing and Administration.