Busy day at Stonehenge as the stones are moved forward one hour

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric monuments, but did you know that parts of it have been moved in modern times?

This fascinating image shows a moment from the 1950s restoration efforts, but with a humorous twist—it almost looks like the stones are being adjusted for daylight saving time!

Of course, no one is actually resetting Stonehenge for daylight saving time—but this real historical photo from the 1950s restoration efforts makes it look that way!

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The Real Story: Stonehenge’s Restoration

While some may imagine ancient Druids carefully positioning these stones, the reality is that over the centuries, many fell or shifted. In multiple restoration phases during the 20th century, engineers carefully repositioned and reinforced certain stones to prevent further collapse.

One of the most significant restorations took place between the 1950s and 1960s, when cranes were brought in to re-erect fallen sarsens and lintels. These efforts were controversial at the time, with some believing they altered the authenticity of the site. However, without these interventions, Stonehenge might not have stood the test of time as it has today.

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A Timeless Wonder—No Clock Required

Although this image playfully suggests that the stones need to be moved forward an hour for daylight saving time, Stonehenge itself has always been deeply connected to timekeeping—just not in the way modern clocks are. The monument’s alignment with the solstices indicates that its builders likely used it as an astronomical calendar thousands of years ago.

So, while we might struggle to remember if our clocks should go forward or back, Stonehenge remains timeless—no manual adjustments necessary.

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