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Littlestone wrote:
Given that the structure is visible from so many viewpoints, how easy (or difficult) would it have been to work out the right spot to build it (assuming its position was worked out and the ‘multiple viewpoint effect’ didn’t just happen by accident). It can be seen from as far away (the furthest point?) as Winterbourne Bassett, from within the Avebury circle and from so many other vantage points both near and far. That really is an extraordinary achievement when you think about it.
Remember it's position is low, one of the lowest on the downs, it's not built on a hill, so this makes what you say even more extraordinary.