Stonehenge is a very popular summer solstice destination for the druids
But coincidentally the stones and fiat have an interesting connection;
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Stonehenge's ownership history is quite fascinating.
The monument was bought by Cecil Chubb, a local barrister, at an auction in 1915 for £6,600.
He later gifted it to the nation in 1918, with certain conditions.
One of these conditions was that the public would have free access to the premises on payment of a reasonable sum per head, not exceeding one shilling (5 pence in modern currency).
This condition has undergone changes over time.
Key Conditions of the Gift:
Free Access for Local Residents: While the deed of gift didn't specify free access for local residents, an agreement was reached in 1921 that residents of certain parishes would be granted free admission.
Today, members of English Heritage and the National Trust can enter for free.
Entrance Fee: The original condition allowed for an entrance fee not exceeding one shilling. This fee has been increased over time, and today an adult ticket costs over
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