Secrets of the Avebury Stones
Secrets of the Avebury Stones

Author: Terence Meaden

Publisher: Frog Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781583940099

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Avebury, less than 20 miles from its more famous neighbor, Stonehenge, is rich in symbols linked to pre-Christian Goddess religions. This book reveals the wonders of the site, the largest and most complex prehistoric monument in Britain, through a lavishly illustrated guided tour encompassing history, archaeology, spirituality, and art.

Prehistoric Avebury
Prehistoric Avebury

Author: Aubrey Burl

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780300090871

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This magnificent book is a fascinating account of the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury, which not only II date from an earlier era but are also larger than the more famous sarsen stone circle of Stonehenge. Written by a leading archaeologist, the book considers every aspect of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process creating a vivid and moving picture of their creators -- a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage, and fearful.

Exploring the World Heritage Site Stonehenge and Avebury
Exploring the World Heritage Site Stonehenge and Avebury

Author:

Publisher: Historic England

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848021266

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The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is internationally important for its outstanding prehistoric monuments. Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, while Avebury is the largest. Around them lie numerous other monuments and sites, which demonstrate over 2,000 years of continuous use.

Prehistoric Monuments of Avebury
Prehistoric Monuments of Avebury

Author: Caroline Malone

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781850742531

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Avebury stone circle is over 4000 years old. It is one of the largest prehistoric henges in Britain, and has been designated as a World Heritage Site. This is an account of Avebury's ceremonial sites, ancient avenues and barrows.

Stonehenge
Stonehenge

Author: George Terence Meaden

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Illustrated with stunning photographs, this book shows how the known facts from such diverse fields as archaeology, anthropology, and primitive religion contribute to a better understanding of stone age monuments. Five years of exhaustive research have unveiled a simple, beautiful, and natural explanation for the creation of Stonehenge. It was not built as an astronomical observatory, nor is it the result of complicated mathematics. Instead, it is the result of humans working in harmony with natural phenomena to create a symbol of worship that lay at the heart of religion practiced in Britain and Ireland during the neolithic and bronze ages. Stonehenge is an in-depth look at the monument that is perennially fascinating to millions of people. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites World Heritage Site
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites World Heritage Site

Author: Elizabeth Nichols

Publisher:

Published: 2015-05-28

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781848023499

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The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is universally important for its unique and dense concentration of outstanding prehistoric monuments and sites which together form a landscape without parallel. It covers approximately 52 square kilometres of land in Wiltshire. The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site Management Plan sets out the strategy for the protection of the Site for present and future generations. The primary aim of the Plan is to protect the Site’s Outstanding Universal Value, taking into account other interests such as farming, nature conservation, tourism, research, education and the local community. It also explains the significance of the Site, outlines the key management issues and long-term aims, as well as the detailed actions for achieving them.