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A unique illustrated guidebook to walking 40 of Britain and Ireland`s most important and impressive prehistoric monuments. Ranging from stone circles and henges to hillforts and burial chambers, Bill Bevan describes how these monuments were deliberately built and located to be seen and approached from certain directions. Processional routes led to ceremonies at stone circles, henges and tombs. Hillforts were built and designed to look imposing from specific directions to deter potential attackers. There are even ancient long-distance paths like the Ridgeway which are accessible today. The walks lead you back in time from the modern landscape to reconstruct in the mind`s eye what the prehistoric landscape would have looked like. The history and significance of each monument is discussed
and generously illustrated with new colour photographs. For each walk there is a specially commisioned colour map and directions and there are also grid references, OS map recommendations and difficulty gradings, with family friendly walks highlighted.From Stonehenge to Skara Brae, from the imposing hillfort at Tre`r Ceiri to the Newgrange tomb illuminated by the midwinter sunrise, this book helps you to follow in the footsteps of the people who created Britain`s extraordinary ancient heritage.
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A unique illustrated guidebook to walking 40 of Britain & Ireland`s most important & impressive prehistoric monuments. Ranging from stone circles & henges to hillforts & burial chambers, Bill Bevan describes how these monuments were deliberately built & located to be seen & approached from certain directions. Processional routes led to ceremonies at stone circles, henges & tombs. Hillforts were built & designed to look imposing from specific directions to deter potential attackers. There are even ancient long-distance paths like the Ridgeway which are accessible today. The walks lead you back in time from the modern landscape to reconstruct in the mind`s eye what the prehistoric landscape would have looked like. The history & significance of each monument is discussed & generously illustrated with new colour photographs. For each walk there is a specially commisioned colour map & directions & there are also grid references, OS map recommendations & difficulty gradings, with family friendly walks highlighted. From Stonehenge to Skara Brae, from the imposing hillfort at Tre`r Ceiri to the Newgrange tomb illuminated by the midwinter sunrise, this book helps you to follow in the footsteps of the people who created Britain`s extraordinary ancient heritage.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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