Stonehenge trilithon
A Stonehenge trilithon is a prehistoric monument feature consisting of two upright stones supporting a horizontal lintel at Stonehenge.
Also known as: Stonehenge great trilithon
How big is it?
7.3 m · approximate reconstructed height
Also 23.95 ft
Approximate reconstructed height · approximate
Typical recorded range: 6.7 m to 7.5 m.
A little perspective
Stonehenge trilithon vs Apollo lunar module: height comparison
The reconstructed height of a Stonehenge trilithon is about 1.04 times the overall height of the Apollo lunar module.
A Stonehenge trilithon is a prehistoric monument feature consisting of two upright stones supporting a horizontal lintel at Stonehenge.
The Apollo lunar module was a two-stage spacecraft used by NASA to land astronauts on the Moon and return them to lunar orbit during the Apollo missions.
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Stonehenge trilithon
Approximate reconstructed height: 7.3 m; approximate; range 6.7 m–7.5 m.
A representative great trilithon at Stonehenge reconstructed to approximately 7.3 m high and 6.5 m wide. Fallen, incomplete stones and uncertain original surfaces make the dimensions approximate.
The marked approximate reconstructed height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Apollo lunar module
Overall height: 7.04 m; specified.
The Apollo lunar module was about 7.04 m high. The 15,103 kg value is the Apollo 11 lunar module at separation, including descent and ascent stages; mission configurations differed.
NASA — Apollo 11 mission report
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Why we use 7.3 m
We compare the reconstructed height of a Stonehenge trilithon. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 6.7 m to 7.5 m.
A representative great trilithon at Stonehenge reconstructed to approximately 7.3 m high and 6.5 m wide. Fallen, incomplete stones and uncertain original surfaces make the dimensions approximate.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 m | 6.7 m to 7.5 m | approximate | |
| 6.5 m | 6 m to 7 m | approximate |
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- English Heritage — StonehengeGreat trilithon arrangement, stone dimensions and reconstructed monument context.
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