The summer solstice sees the sun rise behind which of Stonehenge’s famous stones?

The Question: The summer solstice sees the sun rise behind which of Stonehenge’s famous stones?

A Stone 56
B The Altar Stone
C The Heel Stone

On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone, the ancient entrance to the Stone Circle, and rays of sunlight are channelled into the centre of the monument.

The correct answer is The Heel Stone.

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