Stonehenge is widely regarded as the most renowned prehistoric monument in the world.
Stonehenge Stonehenge is arguably the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in stages: the first monument was an early henge, which was established about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was made in the late Neolithic period, around 2500 BC. During the early Bronze Age, many burial mounds were constructed nearby.