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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument situated in England. It consists (1) … a series of stone settings and is known as the (2) … complex stone construction in the world.
Built as a religious temple, Stonehenge was first recorded (3) … John Aubrey in the 17th century, although the excavation of the site began (4) … 1919.

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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument situated in England. It consists (1) of a series of stone settings and is known as the (2) most complex stone construction in the world. Built as a religious temple, Stonehenge was first recorded (3) by John Aubrey in the 17th century, although the excavation of the site began (4) in 1919.

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1. of — устойчивое выражение consist of, «состоять из».

2. most — превосходная степень прилагательного: the most complex, «самая сложная».

3. by — указывает на исполнителя действия в пассивном залоге: was recorded by John Aubrey, «был описан Джоном Обри».

4. in — предлог употребляется с годами: in 1919, «в 1919 году».