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Then and Now
Stonehenge in 1877 and 2019. When most of the hundreds of thousands of visitors make their pilgrimage to Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain each year, they often believe they are gazing upon pristine 4,000-year-old remnants. However, the reality is quite different, as nearly every stone at this iconic site underwent a series of adjustments, straightenings, and even concrete embedment between 1901 and 1964.
The initial restoration effort occurred in 1901 when a leaning stone was meticulously straightened and secured in concrete to safeguard it from toppling.
In the 1920s, more extensive renovations were undertaken under the guidance of Colonel William Hawley, a dedicated member of the Stonehenge Society. This project involved relocating and re-erecting six of the massive stones.
Further interventions followed in 1958, using cranes to reposition three additional stones, and replacing a colossal fallen lintel, or cross stone.
Finally, in 1964, four stones were strategically repositioned to prevent any potential collapses and ensure the preservation of this historical wonder.
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