Articles related to "Stone Circle"

This ancient stone circle in the north-east area of Cumbria is one of the most impressive ancient stone circles remaining in Britian, and fairly difficult to find.

Castlerigg is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria, a region which is host to a number of other large prehistoric stone circles.

The Standing Stones of Callanish are a powerful and evocative sight, visible from a distance on a piece of raised ground near to the sea.

Wander freely among the stones at this World Heritage site, a stone circle so big it includes a whole village.

Monolithic structures are mysterious. Many have astronomical alignments. It's unknown who built them and what their purpose was. Intriguing theories are suggested.

The Druid's Temple, named by its builder in the 1800s, is a vast imitation of Stone Henge, complete with phallus, cave, and a circle of standing stones.

Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site.

No group in British history is more shrouded in mystery than the druids. The Greek and Latin sources that discuss them leave more questions than answers.

The Rollright Stones actually include two different sets of standings stones and a stone circle each from a different time in ancient Britain.

The latest discovery in the vicinity of Stonehenge in England points to the original landmark being connected to funerals.

A guide to southern England's Neolithic and other prehistoric sites and stone circles, from Stonehenge and Woodhenge to Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill.

British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

A visit to the Orkney islands north of Scotland is incomplete without a visit to some of the major archaeological wonders of our Neolithic past.

Lying off Scotland's north coast, the Orkney Islands are an archaeologists paradise, with a higher concentration of Neolithic sites than anywhere in Northern Europe.

Remnants of a devastating history now enhance the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Bodmin Moor in the English westcountry.

Pembrokeshire is rich in pre-historic sites, ancient woodlands and sandy beaches. Stay in a Victorian mansion with its own concert hall featuring top-class UK musicians

Clava Cairns is a peaceful ancient setting of prehistoric passage graves and standing stones near Inverness.

Tyrone is located in the heart of Ulster, Ireland's northern province, and has many attractions to appeal to every eager visitor.

The Ridgeway and Peddars Way are prehistoric tracks that run diagonally across England, though some of its best landscapes. They're now hiking tracks, too.

While the tourist often remains in the area of London, there is so much to be discovered by visiting the Northern border of England.

Bush Barrow is one of the best know British Barrow graves. Situated close to Stonehenge, it contained the possible remains of a Bronze Age king

Recent work at Stonehenge has added to our knowledge of this spectacular prehistoric site and surrounding monuments.

The Isle of Lewis is home to one of the most complete historic stone circles in Europe. Construction of the Callanish Standing Stones began around 4000 years ago.

Silbury hill is a Neolithic mystery. Its original purpose is unknown but final explorations of the hill's tunnels demonstrates its continued importance throughout time

The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people.

Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, generally thought to fall on the 21st December. But what are the origins of this magical day, and how is it celebrated?

Arthurian legend is that Merlin magically constructed the henge. Celtic Druids didn't build it, but they're closely associated with these Neolithic stone structures.

Got a question about the Middle Ages? Want to know the difference between feudalism and infidels? Ask here.

One of the most significant days in the Pagan Calendar, the Summer Solstice, is a time for celebration of the abundance of summer, and a time to prepare for the darkening

In the new paperback edition of Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland, author Richard Jones explores the history and mystery of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.

The indigenous Trevisi of Luxembourg were colonised by Rome 2000 years ago. Can their culturally unique descendants be described as indigenous today?

Taychreggan Hotel is an old stone house, originally a humble cattle drover's inn, which has been here, in a lovely part of Argyll, for over 300 years.

Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 followers according to the Pagan Federation in 2002.

At first glance, the Lake District in winter does not appear to be an ideal place for a vacation. A little forward planning, however, and it can be a perfect escape.

Was it a temple, burial ground, observatory, or an ancient calendar?

Winter snow, history, local culture and the unhurried pace of rural Japan make Akita fun for the whole family. This unspoiled region has something for every visitor.

The seventeenth century saw the rise of the antiquary, the gentleman-scholar with a passion for the past. The history of Stonehenge proved to be antiquarian heaven.

The holidays were not always about spending too much money on expensive gifts. A simple attitude readjustment can align the holidays with more frugal, happier times.

The Looe Valley Line is one of the most picturesque branch railways in England, linking the main line with the coast through some of Cornwall's most scenic countryside.

Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.

Frisbee isn't just for throwing around the backyard anymore! Hundreds of variations of games exits that are played with frisbee discs and some require only two people.

People on Land's End can look at where the Atlantic waters merge with those of the British Channel, will see in the Scilly Islands thought to be mountains of Lyonesse.

Was it a major archeological find of a Medieval magician's cache, Templars' hidden treasure or other arcane objects? A hoax? The discovery is still controversial.

The Summer Solstice does not occur on the same day every year. How can a programmer cope with this changing date?

The shortest day and the longest night is a time for Wiccans and Pagans to celebrate the return of the light in the depth of midwinter.

The city of Salisbury traces its beginnings back 750 years, but visitors today will find modern shopping, inviting pubs, and the finest medieval cathedral in England.

The Orkney Islands archipelago has a rich human history dating back to 7000 BCE including Stone Circles, Temples and Burial Cairns from the Neolithic.

Discover the beauty of the heart of England while walking the 146 mile Shakespeare Way, the probable route of the Bard when he left Stratford upon Avon for London

Despite a number of significant discoveries since the 1950s, the purpose of Stonehenge remains a mystery.