Who We Are
Preceded in name by ‘Save our Skyline’ and ‘Avebury in Danger’, The Avebury Society was founded in 1994 by local residents. The group was created in response to concerns with developments and proposals that threatened the nature and preservation of the Heritage Site and its components. The Society works for the benefit of the area five kilometers around Avebury including the whole of the World Heritage Site. The Society is affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology.
Our Objectives
What we do
Working with Local Authorities
Involvement in Planning
Our activities stem from the wishes of members and include working with our parish and county councils as well as local landowners including the National Trust when relevant. We also comment on planning applications and issues with respect to the UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Events and Engagements
Public Engagements
We organize lectures, debates, and displays on various aspects of Avebury including its history and archaeology. We work to encourage the maintenance of, and respect for, the Avebury site and its nature, including its footpaths and byways.
Fundraising
Supporting the Community
We fundraise to help meet various needs in the area, either for the enjoyment of local people and visitors, or for the enhancement of the World Heritage Site and its monuments.
International Connections
The prehistoric Jomon inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago constructed stone monuments which, although not megalithic, are comparable in area and function to the great stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge.
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“I love the archeological history within the UNESCO landscape at Avebury, and how this relates to similar sites in Japan”
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