Alex M Gibson

During the period 4000-1000 BC, prehistoric Britain and Ireland were at their closest. There were significant differences, but at the same time their monuments, art, and artifacts were closely related. This volume brings together the latest research from some 25 prehistorians on both sides of the Irish Sea to produce a clearly written and well-illustrated academic guide to this period.

Introduces the reader to prehistoric timber circles and their influence on Stonehenge, made topical by the publicity surrounding 'Seahenge'.

Timber circles have been largely ignored as a major and significant type of ancient monument. This book introduces timber circles in Britain, Eire, Holland, France and Germany, looks at their history, and examines key sites and artefacts. '

This volume is part of a two volume set: ISBN 9781407390918 (Volume I); ISBN 9781407390925 (Volume II); ISBN 9780860541899 (Volume set).

This volume is part of a two volume set: ISBN 9781407390918 (Volume I); ISBN 9781407390925 (Volume II); ISBN 9780860541899 (Volume set).