Author: William Douglas Simpson
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210

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Author: Adam Welfare
Publisher: Royal Commission
ISBN: 9781902419558
Category : Aberdeen (Scotland).
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Stone circles always excite the imagination, and nowhere more so than in the north-east of Scotland, which holds one of the most dense concentrations to be found anywhere in the British Isles. Illustrated with unique plans, this volume examines the facts, myths and mysteries surrounding some of Scotland's most evocative ancient monuments.

Author: William Douglas Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 254

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Author: Duncan Lunan
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461453542
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 335

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There are at least 48 identified prehistoric stone circles in Scotland. In truth, very little is known about the people who erected them, and ultimately about what the stone circles were for. Most stone circles are astronomically aligned, which has led to the modern debate about why the alignment was significant. The megaliths certainly represented an enormous co-operative effort, would at the very least have demonstrated power and wealth, and being set away from any dwellings probably served a ceremonial, or perhaps religious, purpose. Observations at the site of the stone circles, of solar, lunar, and stellar events, have already cast light on some of the questions about the construction and use of ancient megalithic observatories. In his capacity as manager of the Parks Department Astronomy Project, author Duncan Lunan designed and built the first astronomically aligned stone circle in Britain in over 3,000 years. 'The Stones and the Stars' examines the case for astronomical alignments of stone circles, and charts the development of a fascinating project with a strong scientific and historical background. The work was documented in detail by the artist and photographer Gavin Roberts, and this archive has been added to since - so an appropriate selection of illustrations will bring the project vividly to life.

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ISBN: 9781842780305
Category : Hunting, Prehistoric
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Andy Burnham
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786782030
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 732

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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.

Author: William Douglas Simpson
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Paola Arosia and Diego Meozzi presents information, images, and video files of the ancient monuments of Scotland. The sites include early settlements, stone circles and standing stones, and defence towers called brochs.

Author: Iain Fraser
Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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Author: STUART. MCHARDY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912147809
Category : Cairns
Languages : en
Pages :

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