The Old Stones (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, London, 2018
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Paperback. Winner of Current Archaeologys Book of the YearDiscover the iconic standing stones and prehistoric sites of England, Wales, Scotland, and Irelandthis comprehensive, coffee table travel guide features over 750 must-see destinations, with maps and color photographsThe ultimate insiders guide, The Old Stones gives unparalleled insight into where to find prehistoric sites and how to understand them, by drawing on the knowledge, expertise and passion of the archaeologists, theorists, photographers and stones aficionados who contribute to the worlds biggest megalithic websitethe Megalithic Portal. Including over 30 maps and site plans and hundreds of color photographs, it also contains scores of articles by a wide range of contributorsfrom archaeologists and archaeoastronomers to dowsers and geomancersthat will change the way you see these amazing survivals from our distant past.Locate over 1,000 of Britain and Irelands most atmospheric prehistoric places, from recently discovered moorland circles to standing stones hidden in housing estates. Discover which sites could align with celestial bodies or horizon landmarks. Explore acoustic, color, and shadow theory to get inside the minds of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people who created these extraordinary places. Find out which sites have the most spectacular views, which are the best for getting away from it all and which have been immortalized in music. And don't forget to visit the Megalithic Portal website and get involved by posting your discoveries online.All royalties from this book go to support the running of the Megalithic Portal: . The first book by megalith enthusiasts for megalith enthusiasts (think: Stone Henge), drawing on the varied insights of contributors to The Megalithic Portal website, from archaeologists to ordinary site visitors. No other book covers such a wide range of prehistoric sites in Britain and Ireland or so many different and entertaining theories about them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Old Stones (Paperback)
- Author
- Andy Burnham
- Publisher
- Red Wheel/Weiser, London
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1786781549
- ISBN 13
- 9781786781543
''A wonderful guide to the many megaliths of Britain's Neolithic and Bronze Age.'' Mike Parker Pearson, Professor of British Later Prehistory at UCL
This is the most comprehensive and thought-provoking field guide ever published to the iconic standing stones and prehistoric places of Britain and Ireland. The ultimate insiders' guide, it gives unparalleled insight into where to find prehistoric sites and how to understand them, by drawing on the knowledge, expertise and passion of the archaeologists, theorists, photographers and stones aficionados who contribute to the world's biggest megalithic website - the Megalithic Portal. Including over 30 maps and site plans and hundreds of colour photographs, it also contains scores of articles by a wide range of contributors, from archaeologists and archaeoastronomers to dowsers and geomancers, that will change the way you see these amazing survivals from our distant past.
Locate over 1,000 of Britain and Ireland's most atmospheric prehistoric places, from recently discovered moorland circles to standing stones hidden in housing estates. Discover which sites could align with celestial bodies or horizon landmarks. Explore acoustic, colour and shadow theory to get inside the minds of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people who created these extraordinary places. Find out which sites have the most spectacular views, which are the best for getting away from it all and which have been immortalized in music. And don't forget to visit the Megalithic Portal website and get involved by posting your discoveries online.
Contributors include: Vicki Cummings | Robert Hensey | Joshua Pollard | Kenneth Brophy | Anne Teather | Barney Harris | John Barnatt | Adam Welfare | Kirsty Millican | Terence Meaden | Gail Higginbottom | Liz Henty | Sandy Gerrard | Ian McNeil Cooke | Penelope Foreman
and many others
All royalties from this book go to support the running of the Megalithic Portal: www.megalithic.com
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About the Author
Vicki Cummings is a Reader in Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire. Over the last decade she has excavated a series of Neolithic monuments, and is the author of a number of books and articles, including The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland (Routledge, 2017).
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