Abbott, Stan L
Ring of Stone Circles: Exploring Neolithic Cumbria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913393434
- author:
- Abbott, Stan L
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Saraband
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.21 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Stan Abbott explores England's prehistoric past through the clues set in stone by our ancient ancestors. In Ring of Stone Circles, he delves into Britain's neolithic remains, including Castlerigg and Long Meg and her Daughters. Cumbria, a northern English county, boasts more stone circles and standing stones than any other region. Almost fifty circles and henges are sited in the foothills or on outlying plateaux, surrounded by the country's tallest mountains. Stan Abbott searches for the hidden stories behind these great monuments, examining their purpose and significance. By observing and comparing sites, a greater understanding emerges about why these circles were built - whether for ritualistic purposes, astronomical observations, burial sites, or simply meeting places.
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