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Rings Of Stone
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Author : Aubrey Burl
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 1980
Rings Of Stone written by Aubrey Burl and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with History categories.
A Guide To The Stone Circles Of Britain Ireland And Brittany
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Author : Aubrey Burl
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2005-01-01
A Guide To The Stone Circles Of Britain Ireland And Brittany written by Aubrey Burl and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Social Science categories.
This practical and knowledgeable guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of Britain and Ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic "horseshoes" of Brittany. This new edition includes a section on "Druidical" circles, romantic creations of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. "This book is not only an elegant and practical guide, it is also the best single-volume study of this extraordinary phenomenon, embracing 500 monuments from Shetland to Brittany. . . . Confident, erudite, pleasurable, this volume can be recommended as travel guide, archaeology, literature, and sheer good company."--Ian Sheperd, British Archaeology "This is a wonderful book and is a must for anyone remotely interested in things megalithic."--Paul Walsh, Archaeology Ireland
Ring Of Stone Circles
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Author : Stan Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Saraband
Release Date : 2022-11-22
Ring Of Stone Circles written by Stan Abbott and has been published by Saraband this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-22 with Architecture categories.
An accessible exploration of England's prehistoric past through the clues set in stone by our ancient ancestors. Stan Abbott explores Britain's neolithic remains, including Castlerigg and Long Meg and her Daughters. In Ring of Stone Circles, Stan Abbott sets out to explore one part of England for the visible clues to our mysterious past from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages: stone circles and standing stones, in Cumbria—the Northern English county that boasts more of these monuments than any other. Here, the country’s tallest mountains are ringed by almost fifty circles and henges, most of them sited in the foothills or on outlying plateaux. But why were these built? We may never have a definitive answer to this question, but by observing and comparing sites, a greater understanding emerges. Were some circles built for ritualistic purposes, or perhaps astronomical? Were they burial sites, or simply meeting places? Join Stan Abbott as he searches for the hidden stories these great monuments guard—and might reveal if we get to know them.
Building The Great Stone Circles Of The North
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Author : Colin Richards
language : en
Publisher: Windgather Press
Release Date : 2013-11-30
Building The Great Stone Circles Of The North written by Colin Richards and has been published by Windgather Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-30 with History categories.
Of all prehistoric monuments, few are more emotive than the great stone circles that were built throughout Britain and Ireland. From the tall, elegant, pointed monoliths of the Stones of Stenness to the grandeur of Stonehenge and the sarsen blocks at Avebury, circles of stone exert a magnetic fascination to those who venture into their sphere. In Britain today, more people visit these structures than any other form of prehistoric monument and visitors stand in awe at their scale and question how and why they were erected. Building the Great Stone Circles of the North looks at the enigmatic stone structures of Scotland and investigates the background of their construction and their cultural significance.
Stone Circles
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Author : Dawn Finch
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Stone Circles written by Dawn Finch and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Stone Circles are monuments made up of large stones arranged so that they are standing in a circle. It is believed that there are over 1,300 stone circles in the United Kingdom. They are a fascinating reminder of our ancient ancestors. But who built these stone circles and why are they there? How did ancient people build these circles using such giant stone blocks? This book provides all the information you need to know about stone circles in a clear and simple way, and highlights the most famous stone circles in the United Kingdom, such as Stonehenge, the Ring of Brodgar, Calanais and Avebury.
Prehistoric Stone Circles
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Author : Aubrey Burl
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Shire Publications
Release Date : 1983
Prehistoric Stone Circles written by Aubrey Burl and has been published by Bloomsbury Shire Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Social Science categories.
Circles Standing Stones And Legendary Rocks Of West Yorkshire
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Author : Paul Bennett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Circles Standing Stones And Legendary Rocks Of West Yorkshire written by Paul Bennett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Menhirs categories.
The first survey of the facts and folklore of these ancient and megalithic sites of the West Riding. There are tales of rocks that spin; haunted circles; stones which are the resort of the Devil, faeries, goblins and giants; together with archaeological and antiquarian information. An indispensible guide.
The Moon And The Bonfire
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Author : Richard Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Society Antiquaries Scotland
Release Date : 2005
The Moon And The Bonfire written by Richard Bradley and has been published by Society Antiquaries Scotland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Aberdeenshire (Scotland) categories.
Whilst a report on excavations at three stone circles and two fieldwalking projects in north-east Scotland may not seem very appealing this book does much to heighten public awareness and interest in such sites and re-connects us with the mysterious monuments of the past. This study of the sites of Tomnaverie (Deeside), Cothiemuir Wood (Donside) and Aikey Brae (Buchan) is written in an engaging and approachable style with plenty of illustrative material. Whilst the project was geared towards investigating the character, chronology, structural development and wider context of the stone circles, its results go much further in revealing how people used and perceived such sites and the landscape around them. Here, contextual information, discussion of methodology and objectives are combined with factual data and interpretation as the project members examine various aspects of the sites such as the characterisation (shape, colour and texture) of the stones used, construction techniques, evidence of burning, the presence of human remains and possible solar and lunar alignments. The proffering of new insights into the use and symbolism of the monuments is highly valuable, for example, the suggestion that we should perhaps consider the use of these stone circles during the hours of darkness rather than daylight, an idea first proposed by Aubrey Burl, requires us to re-think our preconceptions about monuments in the past. The rewards of painstaking excavation and trudging through muddy fields are evident in a publication such as this.
The Stone Circles Of Britain Ireland And Brittany
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Author : Aubrey Burl
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2000-01-01
The Stone Circles Of Britain Ireland And Brittany written by Aubrey Burl and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Social Science categories.
The spectacular stone circles of western Europe, some nearly 6000 years old, have intrigued viewers through the ages. This beautiful book about these megalithic rings explores their ancestry, methods of construction, and eventual desertion. A substantially revised version of Aubrey Burl's highly praised work The Stone Circles of the British Isles, it offers new insights into the purpose of stone circles. It also provides a new interpretation of Stonehenge and of Callanish in Scotland, the first overview of the cromlechs in Brittany, a discussion of the problems of archaeoastronomy as related to stone circles, a greatly expanded Gazetteer, and an up-to-date list of radiocarbon dates and recent excavations.
Megalithic Matters
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Author : John R. Hoyle
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2014-02-03
Megalithic Matters written by John R. Hoyle and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-03 with Social Science categories.
This fascinating book contains a re-evaluation of stone circles, introducing readers to little known circles and bringing new insights about some of the better known ones. When John R. Hoyle became aware of Professor Alexander Thom’s work on stone circles, he set out to examine other rings and sites in mid-Wales to see if they conformed to Thom’s theories. Hoyle studied several lesser-known rings, one alignment and examined other remains having properties similar to those ascribed by Thom to lunar and solar observatories. The author’s analysis not only reveals important differences in the measurements used within different groups of stone circles – important because can indicate changes in beliefs – but also discusses flattened stone circles, distances to outliers, properties of sightlines and suggests an explanation for cup and ring marks. Hoyle also offers up an alternative to the design of the Great Ring at Avebury, the probable geometry of a rediscovered ring and looks at the geometrical and mathematical knowledge that the Neolithic people would have used when creating their rings. Megalithic Matters is a fascinating read for anyone interested in stone circles, archaeology and related matters.