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Guide to the Men-an-Tol
A guide to the noted holed stone Bronze Age megalith and its folklore as well as other prehistoric monuments of the Lands End peninsular with two walking itineraries.
The Rollright Stones and Their Folklore
Noted archaeologist examines the folklore surrounding the Rollright Stones including the myth that the stones are a petrified army and that the stones forming the King's Men stone circle cannot be enumerated. Illustrated. Includes a bibliography. Paperback. 16 pages.
The Ancient Stones of Wales
A survey of all recognised megaliths in Wales with descriptions of each including location, structure, current map reference, past notations on early maps and any previous literature citations. Legends, alignments and results of dowsing also feature. Paperback. 192 pages.
General Conway and his Jersey Temple
The rather extraordinary story of a Neolithic passage grave which was removed from its original position on the island of Jersey to be relocated in 1788 in the grounds of the Henley country estate of Field Marshall Conway where it was re-erected and resides to this day.
Wayland's Smithy: History & Legend
A four-page Illustrated pamphlet describing the notable Neolithic burial chamber and the legend associated with it. Good condition. Cat No N240
Cromeleque dos Almendres - Almendres Cromlech: From Mystery to Knowledge
A fine illustrated guide to the largest megalithic structure on the Iberian peninsular and one of the largest Neolithic complexes in Europe comprising large granite menhirs arranged in circles, ellipses or single monoliths, thought to date from three distinct phases of construction and with clear
The Temple of Avebury (A Restoration after J. Britton)
An early picture postcard, published in Swindon, depicting Avebury as it may originally have appeared. The illustration is after an original drawing by C19th antiquary John Britton.
Long Barrows in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
A complete survey of all known extant Neolithic long barrows arranged alphabetically by Hampshire parish, each with accompanying photograph and site plan.