Discusses the circles of sarsen stones at Avebury, compares it with similar sites such as Stonehenge, and discusses the related archeological finds near Avebury.
This book traces the history of the Avebury stone circle and its surrounding landscape.
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.
Avebury
What was it that first attracted people to the Avebury area more than 5,000 years ago?Beautifully illustrated with over 400 photographs, maps and diagrams, Exploring Avebury invites us on a journey of discovery.
The strange and varied uses of stone circles through the ages