The stone circles of the British Isles

Description:

The author provides a hypothetical chronological framework for the circles and considers their origins and purpose, examining in particular their possible astronomical function. He then discusses each regional grouping of circles, describing their architectural types and the finds from excavations. Special attention is paid to Stonehenge and Avebury, the two best known and most spectacular rings.

subjects: Stone circles,  Great Britain,  Megalithic monuments,  Antiquities,  Great britain, antiquities,  Archäologie,  Kromlech,  Megalieten,  Prehistorie

Places: Great Britain,  Ireland