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Stonehenge
Stonehenge, which is a few miles to the North of
Salisbury, is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in
the world. The site contains elements which are believed to date back to
approximately 8000 BC, however construction of monuments at the site is believed
to have begun around 3100 BC, with construction and reconstructions continuing
until approximately 1600 BC.
Since the 20th century, there has been considerable archaelogical research into
the history of Stonehenge. Additionally, the
surrounding landscape has also been restored to chalk grassland
(with buildings, but not roads removed), and
ideas have also been muted (but not as yet implemented)
to move nearby roads, especially the A303, in order to improve the landscape and protect the
monument.
Stonehenge is today legally protected ancient monument owned by the British Crown,
and the site and its surroundings are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site
is managed by Englishg heritage, and the surrounding by the National Trust.
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By Anthony Johnson
Thames & Hudson
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A completely new and convincing solution to the key puzzles of Stonehenge.
As Anthony Johnson reveals in this astonishing book, patient detective work and detailed computer analysis of clues hidden within this famous monument can be made to yield remarkable new insights into how the earthwork and stone circle were conceived and laid out.
The story begins with a reappraisal of over 250 years of fieldwork, excavation, and speculation, including John Wood's highly accurate but often overlooked survey of 1740. It is the most important record of Stonehenge ever made, and the only reliable plan of the monumentbefore the fall of several major stones and their subsequent re-erection in the twentieth century.
The prehistoric engineering skills involved in the construction of Stonehenge have long been recognized, but Johnson presents for the first time tangible evidence to show that locked within the symmetry of the stones are precise formulae that determined their numbers, spacing, and relationships. He explains how the Neolithic surveyors set out the fifty-six Aubrey Holes, four Station Stones, and the thirty stones in the Sarsen Circle; and the significance of the horseshoe arrangement of massive trilithons at the heart of the monument. The implications are far reaching, demonstrating that the people who designed Stonehenge in all its phases of construction, spanning over 1,000 years, employed simple and elegant geometric rules.
Elaborate sightline theories, alignments, and astronomical computations are questioned, allowing the rationale behind Stonehenge and other prehistoric sites, some of which conformed to the same model, to be reassessed. 135 illustrations, 35 in color. |
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By Morgan Beard
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In the past, it was believed that only giants, wizards, Druids, and aliens were extraordinary enough to have built the mythical Stonehenge, but our kit makes it easy for everyone, whether you can map a leyline or not. Complete with 16 stone replicas, a beautiful placement mat, and a 32-page guide, it won’t take a trip to England for your family, friends, and coworkers to admire this ancient wonder. |
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By Morgan Beard
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Rock on! What could have possessed an ancient civilization to drag more than 150 rocks over treacherous, steep land and waterways to the Salisbury Plain? Were the responsible parties giants or aliens? Stonehenge's secrets have intrigued and puzzled people for more than five thousand years. This kit includes 16 Stonehenge rocks, a landscaped mat, and a 32-page guide capturing the possibilities of this ancient wonder. To this day, no one can explain the mystery and splendor of Stonehenge, but now you can replicate this extraordinary monument! |
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By Rosemary Hill
Harvard University Press
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Welcoming 800,000 visitors each year, Stonehenge is the most famous pre-historic monument in all of Europe. It has inspired modern replicas throughout the world, including one constructed entirely of discarded refrigerators. This curious structure is the subject of cult worship, is a source of pride for Britons, and offers an intellectual challenge for academics. It has captured the imagination and the attention of thousands of people for thousands of years. Over the centuries, “experts” have tried to discover the meaning behind Stonehenge. While each new theory contradicts earlier speculation, every new proposal attributes a purpose to the site. From bards of the twelfth century to Black Sabbath, from William Blake to archaeologists of the twenty-first century, Stonehenge has embodied a wealth of intention. Was it designed for winter solstice, for goddess worship, or as a funerary temple? While all have been suggested, even “proven,” the mystery continues. Through the eyes of its most eloquent apologists, Rosemary Hill guides the reader on a tour of Stonehenge in all its cultural contexts, as a monument to many things—to Renaissance Humanism, Romantic despair, Victorian enterprise, and English Radicalism. In the end, the stones remain compelling because they remain mysterious—apparently simple yet incomprehensible—that is the wonder, the enchantment, of Stonehenge. (20080608) |
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By Mike Pitts
Random House UK
Released: 2001-10-23
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Life in Britain 2000 BC as revealed by the latest discoveries at Stonehenge, Avebury, and Stanton Drew. |
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By R. A. Montgomery
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You are an explorer and adventurer and you've just returned to your home in London. You receive a tip that a mysterious man named Alastair Shepherd wants to meet you out in the English countryside on the ancient site of Stonehenge. Claiming he has secret information about the missing heelstone, it's no coincidence Mr. Shepherd wants to meet you during the peak of the summer solstice, a pivotal and celebrated event at Stonehenge. You are afraid this man is tied to a dangerous vision of the future, but you must face the enchantments and mysteries of this ancient megalith if you want to survive! |
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By Marc Aronson
National Geographic Children's Books
Released: 2010-03-09
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What are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts.
Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England. Marc Aronson had total access to the site, the team, and their work over two seasons of digging and brings the inspirational story of the discoveries taking place at this World Historical Site to young readers. The informative and drama-driven text includes tales of dead bodies, cremations, feasting, and ancient rituals, as well as insights into the science of uncovering the ancien t past.
The expert text, stunning photography, and explanatory maps and illustrations will all help young readers see this ancient monument in totally new ways, and inspire future generations of archaeological explorers. |
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By John Fowles
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