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Author : Caroline Malone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Avebury (England)
ISBN : 1850742537
Avebury stone circle is over 4000 years old. It is one of the largest prehistoric henges in Britain, and has been designated as a World Heritage Site. This is an account of Avebury's ceremonial sites, ancient avenues and barrows.
Author : Aubrey Burl
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0300090870
This magnificent book is a fascinating account of the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury, which not only II date from an earlier era but are also larger than the more famous sarsen stone circle of Stonehenge. Written by a leading archaeologist, the book considers every aspect of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process creating a vivid and moving picture of their creators -- a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage, and fearful.
Author : Mark Gillings,Joshua Pollard,Rick Peterson,David Wheatley
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782975236
This volume describes the results of the Longstones Project , a joint-universities programme of excavation and survey designed to develop a fuller understanding of the context and dynamics of monument construction in the later Neolithic (3rd millennium BC) of the Avebury region, Wiltshire. Several elements of this internationally important prehistoric monument complex were investigated: an early-mid 3rd millennium BC enclosure at Beckhampton; the recently re-discovered Beckhampton Avenue and Longstones Cove; a section of the West Kennet Avenue; the Falkner's stone circle; and the Cove within Avebury's Northern Inner Circle. The research sheds new light on the complexities and development of this monument rich area and consideration is given to the questions of how and why ceremonial centres such as that at Avebury came into being in the 3rd millennium BC. The importance of understanding the agency - the affective and perceived inherent qualities - of materials and landscapes is stressed; and the unusual character of the Wessex monument complexes is highlighted by comparison with the format and sequences of other ceremonial centres in southern Britain. The second part of the monograph tracks the later, post-prehistoric, lives of Avebury's megalithic monuments including a detailed account of the early 18th-century records of the Beckhampton Avenue made by the antiquary William Stukeley.
Author : Faith de M. Vatcher,Lance Vatcher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030846203
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Historic England
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 1848021267
The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is internationally important for its outstanding prehistoric monuments. Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, while Avebury is the largest. Around them lie numerous other monuments and sites, which demonstrate over 2,000 years of continuous use.
Author : Bob Trubshaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Avebury (England)
ISBN : 1905646224
The Neolithic henge and stone circle at Avebury are well-known to many people. But few visitors explore the other prehistoric sites nearby in the World Heritage Site. This book is a guide to four different walks of between one and six miles which take in all the significant surviving archaeological sites.
Author : Caroline Malone
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Ancient monuments
ISBN : UGA:32108023157608
This is an illustrated survey of one of Britain's most important archaeological sites. As well as the Avebury stone circle, it includes other important neolithic monuments: the Great Henge; East and West Kennet Long Barrows; the Sanctuary and the Avenue; and Silbury Hill.
Author : Nicholas Mann
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846946806
A fresh look at the World Heritage Site that includes Avebury henge, West Kennet long barrow and Silbury Hill. Mann combines archaeology, astronomy and anthropology to offer an original and convincing account of the building of these extraordinary Neolithic monuments. The ancient Britons were inspired by a profound knowledge of the heavens when they erected the monumental stones of Avebury. Mann throws light on the motive behind the creation of its awe-inspiring mounds and megaliths by demonstrating that they were aligned to the cycles of the Sun, Moon and stars. This book will help visitors and readers to see Avebury in a wholly new light - the light of the heavenly bodies that guided its Neolithic builders. Avebury Cosmos will reawaken our ancient reverence for the stars and deepen our respect for the extraordinary abilities and forgotten knowledge of our prehistoric ancestors.
Author : Francis Pryor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781681777030
An illustrated, evocative narrative of the nature and history of Stonehenge that places the enigmatic stone megaliths in a wider cultural context. Perched on the chalk uplands of Salisbury Plain, the megaliths of Stonehenge offer one of the most recognizable outlines of any ancient structure. Its purpose—place of worship, sacrificial arena, giant calendar—is unknown, but its story is one of the most extraordinary of any of the world's prehistoric monuments. Constructed in several phases over a period of some 1500 years, beginning in 3000 BC, Stonehenge's key elements are its “bluestones,” transported from West Wales by unexplained means, and its sarsen stones quarried from the nearby Marlborough Downs. Francis Pryor delivers a rigorous account of the nature and history of Stonehenge, but also places the enigmatic monument in a wider cultural context, bringing acute insight into how antiquarians, scholars, writers, artists–and even neopagans—have interpreted the mystery over the centuries.
Author : Richard John Copland Atkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Avebury (England)
ISBN : 0116700750
Author : Steve Marshall
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Avebury (England)
ISBN : 0750967668
Avebury in Wiltshire is best known as the world's largest stone circle, but surrounding it is a wealth of ancient monuments. Captivated by its unique atmosphere, many visitors form a personal, often spiritual, connection to Avebury and its 'sacred landscape'. What was it that first attracted people to the Avebury area more than 5,000 years ago?Beautifully illustrated with over 400 photographs, maps and diagrams, Exploring Avebury invites us on a journey of discovery. For the first time the importance of water, light and sound is revealed, and we begin to see Avebury through the eyes of those who built it.
Author : Andy Burnham
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786782038
Winner of Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year Discover the iconic standing stones and prehistoric sites of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland—this comprehensive, coffee table travel guide features over 750 must-see destinations, with maps and color photographs The 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 world’s biggest megalithic website—the 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 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, 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: www.megalithic.com.
Author : Bob Clarke
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781445623900
A fascinating look at Wiltshire's archaeology from widely acknowledged expert, Bob Clarke.
Author : Terence Meaden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 075675822X
Less than 20 miles from its more famous neighbor, Stonehenge, Avebury is the largest and most complex prehistoric monument in Britain. This magnificent temple was built to the glory of the Neolithic Earth goddess more than 4,000 years ago. The main henged circle covers more than 28 acres and encloses two smaller rings of stone, while two stone-lined avenues wind away to further sites. Shows how every stone carries its own symbolic meaning, positioned so that at specific times of the year and the day, including sunset and sunrise, a natural phenomenon re-enacts a sacred rite and the unseen spirits of the stones come to life. Illustrated with maps, plans, and nearly 100 breathtaking photos.
Author : Andy Burnham
Publisher : Watkins
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786782441
This ebook covers the Neolithic and Bronze Age remains of southern and central England, from Wiltshire to the west and Derbyshire in the north, over to Kent and Essex in the east – yes, there are megalithic sites in Essex … read on to find out where! Wiltshire needs no introduction, but don’t forget the lesser-known sites there such as Merlin's Mound, which was recently confirmed as a prehistoric sibling to Silbury Hill. Unlike most books on megalithic sites, we haven't overlooked the southeast of England, where there are an unexpected number of beautiful long and round barrows, including one with its own protected view of St Paul's Cathedral. And if you want your fill of megalithic sites, there is no need to travel any further afield than Derbyshire, where there are many lovely sites to visit, from the massive henge of Arbor Low to the charming little woodland circle of Doll Tor to the fascinating complex of Barbrook, with one of the Peak District’s best-preserved stone circles. The Old Stones of the South, Midlands & East of England is part of a series covering the megalithic and other prehistoric sites of Britain and Ireland. The series is published together as The Old Stones: A Field Guide to the Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland, available as a book and an ebook.