Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments
Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments
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Published:
28 November, 2024
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Description
Cumbria is a land built from stone.
Whether it is Hadrian's Wall, Kendal Castle or the beautiful fells of the Lake District – for thousands of years people have found a certain elegance and utility in stone. Nestled amongst these common relics are a multitude of massive stone monuments, built over 3,000 years before British shores were ever touched by Roman sandals. Cumbria’s 'megalithic' monuments are among Europe's greatest and best-preserved ancient relics but are often poorly understood and rarely visited.
This updated and revised edition of Cumbria’s Prehistoric Monuments aims to dispel the idea that these stones are merely ‘mysterious’. Within this book you will find credible answers, using up-to-date research, excavation notes, maps and diagrams to explore one of Britain's richest archaeological landscapes. Featuring stunning original photography and illustrated diagrams of every megalithic site in the county, Adam Morgan Ibbotson invites you to take a journey into a land sculpted by ancient hands.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781803997889 |
| ISBN10 | 1803997885 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | The History Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | New edition |
Media Reviews
‘A handy glossary helps you know your lynchet from your kerb stones, and helps you cast a critical eye over mound variety. Perfect for armchair or real life (time) travel.’
* Cumbria Life magazine *‘Cumbria’s Prehistoric Monuments would make a welcome addition to the bookshelves of prehistorians, historians, and archaeologists, as well as anyone planning a visit to Cumbria.’
* Current Archaeology *‘Well researched and illustrated, an entertaining romp around the county including the better-known Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments and also some of the less frequented and discrete megalithic sites found here.’
-- Peter Style, Lake District archaeologist‘A visit to Cumbria like no other, vividly revealing the county's precious prehistory sites and the beautiful landscapes in which they live. This is a well-informed and accessible read that will make you want to get out to these amazing places and visit the local museums to see more.’
-- Elsa Price, Curator of Human History, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust‘a pleasure to read, being well-written by a competent enthusiast who is skilled in preparing fine sketches and maps.’
-- Professor Terence Meaden, archaeologist, author, and Professor of PhysicsGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
ADAM MORGAN IBBOTSON is an author, award-winning filmmaker, and landscape archaeologist specialising in the study of Britain's prehistoric monuments. Born, raised, and having worked for decades in the Lake District National Park, Ibbotson is well accustomed to traversing and photographing awe-inspiring archaeological landscapes. He now lives in North Yorkshire.