Stonehenge And Its Barrows

Stonehenge is arguably the greatest prehistoric monument in western Europe; as a World Heritage Site it ranks in significance with such sites as the Acropolis of Athens, the Pyramids of Giza, Great Zimbabwe and Machu Picchu. Stonehenge sits at the heart of a landscape rich in other monuments and remains of the Neolithic period and Bronze Age that are also part of the World Heritage Site. Recent research by English Heritage's landscape archaeologists within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site has led to the identification of previously unknown sites and, perhaps even more importantly, the re-interpretation of known sites, including Stonehenge itself. This work has been carried out alongside recent and on-going independent research initiatives conducted by a number of academic institutions, involving international co-operation. This book presents the most significant findings of the English Heritage research and shows how it integrates with the results of work undertaken by colleagues in other research bodies. It traces human influence on the landscape from prehistoric times to the very recent past and presents an up-to-date synthesis of the results of recent fieldwork. It will be of value to anyone interested in Stonehenge itself, in megalithic monuments, in the Neolithic period and Bronze Age of Europe and in the historic evolution of chalkland landscapes.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ... ILLUSTRATIONS. Page. MapofStonehengeandits Environs, from Sir 11. C. Hoare's "Ancient Wiltshire," vol. i To face Title. Fac-timile of Aubrey's "Icknographie of Stoneheng" from his "Monumenta Britannioa" 32 Sketches from the " Monumenta Britannioa" 36 Copy of the oldest engraving of Stonehenge, dated 1575, from that made for Gough's edition of Camden's " Britannioa" 45 Copy of the rude draught of Stonehenge in a MS. in Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (from that in Gough's " Camden ") 46 Chromolithographs Flans of Stonehenge in its original, and in its present state (see page 23 3), 54 Ground Plan of Stonehenge, from " Ancient Wilts" 54 Stonehenge, from " Anoient Wilts" 58 Copy of sketch of the " Slaughtering Stone," made by Mr. Cunnington, F.S. A., in 1802 93 Copy of Mr. H. Browne's print, showing the manner in whioh the transverse stones of Stonehenge were conneoted together 93 Map to illustrate the Belgic Inroads in the South of Britain (from Dr. Guest's map in " Aroh. Journal," viii.) 104 Long Barrow, from Hoare's " Tumuli Wiltunenses" 149 'Bowl-shaped Barrow 149 "Bell-shaped Barrow 149 'Disc-shaped Barrow 149 'Seotion of Disc-shaped Barrow, at Winterbourn Stoke 149 Urn, with overhanging rim 16 inches high, 11 in diameter, (Hoare's "Ancient Wilts," i., 237 and title page) 168 The " Stonehenge "Urn 169 For these illustrations from "Ancient Wilts," vol. i.f the writer has to thank Mr. J. Bruce Nichols, who has most kindly allowed him to have these copies taken in Lithography, by transfer from impressions from the original copperplates. For these illustrations the writer has to tbank the Council of the Society of Antiquaries. They form a portion of thoso which illustrate Dr. Thurnam's papers in the " Archseologia," xlii., xliii.....

In this book, William Long presents a detailed study of Stonehenge and its barrows, drawing on archaeological and historical sources. He examines the construction, purpose, and cultural significance of the monument, as well as its broader historical context. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of prehistoric Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.