Watkins, Alfred
The Old Straight Track
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349137070
- author:
- Watkins, Alfred
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Unexplained phenomena
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Old Straight Track: Its Mounds, Beacons, Moats, Sites and Mark Stones First published in 1925, this book remains a foundational text for the study of ancient tracks or leys that crisscross the British Isles. Alfred Watkins' investigation revealed a fascinating system of straight lines, often aligned with the sun or a star, which he believed were part of a vast network covering the country. Beacon hills, mounds, earthworks, moats, and old churches built on pagan sites all seemed to fall in straight lines, sparking Watkins' curiosity about the purpose and origins of this network. Traces of this network can be found throughout the country, but the underlying principles behind the ley system remain a mystery. Was this network the legacy of a prehistoric scientific knowledge that has been lost to time? Or was its purpose secular or religious? Watkins' work continues to intrigue and inspire those interested in the history and culture of the British Isles. This book provides a detailed exploration of Watkins' theories and findings, offering a unique insight into the history and significance of the ancient tracks and leys that crisscross the UK.
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