The stone circles of the British Isles

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.

Year

1976

Language

English

Publisher

Yale University Press

Editions

1

Pages

432

ISBN

9780300023985

Data source: Wikidata