Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The first book by megalith enthusiasts for megalith enthusiasts, 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.
This is not just another coffee-table edition featuring the same old ancient sites. This is the only book about standing stones created by the whole community of megalith enthusiasts, as represented by the archaeologists, photographers, theorists and stones aficionados who post on The Megalithic Portal. It offers unparalleled coverage of Britain and Ireland's Neolithic and Bronze Age sites: where they are, what to look out for, how to understand them. Featuring 750+ sites (500 with full photographic profiles), the book includes many places not covered elsewhere. A 10,000-word introductory essay by archaeologist Vicki Cummings helps readers interpret the sites and surrounding landscape through prehistoric eyes. Throughout the book are feature articles by different contributors on a huge range of topics, from archaeological analysis of key sites (including Stonehenge, Avebury, Durrington Walls, the Dartmoor stone rows, Grimes Graves, the Cumbrian axe factories, Newgrange and many more), reports on cutting-edge excavations at sites such as Must Farm and Ness of Brodgar, as well as discussions of 'mysteries', such as otherworldly experiences, dowsing, healing sites, archaeoastronomy and sacred geometry. Up-to-date archaeological approaches, such as sensory and experimental archaeology, are also explained. Andy Burnham's introduction offers tips for megalith enthusiasts in the field, as well as 'how to' features on drone photography and 3D modelling. With its stunning contemporary design combined with a durable flexi binding, this is a volume to gift and to treasure, to pore over at home and take out on expeditions.
Synopsis
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.
- 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.co.uk
The Megalithic Portal is the world's most-visited standing-stones website, a forum set up in 2001 to enable stones enthusiasts to document, discuss and help to protect our prehistoric heritage, much of which is under threat. With input from thousands of contributors from all over the world, Andy Burnham and his team have assembled an international resource of over 50,000 ancient sites and 180,000 images, serving half a billion web pages.
Synopsis
"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
Synopsis
WINNER OF CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGY's BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 "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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Winner of Current Archaeology's Book of the Year The most comprehensive and thought-provoking field guide to the iconic standing stones and prehistoric sites of Britain and Ireland
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.
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
All royalties from this book go to support the running of the Megalithic Portal: www.megalithic.com.
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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.