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Cumbria, the Land of Stone Circles
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.
hiking in cumbria • ancient stone circles • long meg and her daughters • celtic circle • druid stone circles
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.
hiking in cumbria • ancient stone circles • long meg and her daughters • celtic circle • druid stone circles
Castlerigg Prehistoric Stone Circle, Cumbria, UK
Castlerigg is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria, a region which is host to a number of other large prehistoric stone circles.
castlerigg stone circle • cumbrian stone circle • the carles • attractions in cumbria • things to see in cumbria
Castlerigg is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria, a region which is host to a number of other large prehistoric stone circles.
castlerigg stone circle • cumbrian stone circle • the carles • attractions in cumbria • things to see in cumbria
Visit Callanish Prehistoric Stone Circle, Lewis
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.
callanish stone circle • calanais stone circle • prehistoric monument • megalithic alignment • outer hebrides attractions
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.
callanish stone circle • calanais stone circle • prehistoric monument • megalithic alignment • outer hebrides attractions
Stone Circles: Not Just at Stonehenge
Stone circles can be found throughout Britain, not just at Stonehenge.
stone circles • stonehenge • ancient british history
Stone circles can be found throughout Britain, not just at Stonehenge.
stone circles • stonehenge • ancient british history
Avebury Stone Circle
Wander freely among the stones at this World Heritage site, a stone circle so big it includes a whole village.
avebury • stone circle • prehistoric • megalith • standing stones
Wander freely among the stones at this World Heritage site, a stone circle so big it includes a whole village.
avebury • stone circle • prehistoric • megalith • standing stones
Castlerigg Stone Circle, Mysterious Megaliths
Monolithic structures are mysterious. Many have astronomical alignments. It's unknown who built them and what their purpose was. Intriguing theories are suggested.
castlerigg stone circle • castlerigg • castlerigg history • castlerigg theories • megalith
Monolithic structures are mysterious. Many have astronomical alignments. It's unknown who built them and what their purpose was. Intriguing theories are suggested.
castlerigg stone circle • castlerigg • castlerigg history • castlerigg theories • megalith
Druids in the Heart of Yorkshire
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.
william danby • druids temple • stone circle • victorian england • fake stone circle
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.
william danby • druids temple • stone circle • victorian england • fake stone circle
Mesolithic and Neolithic Scotland
The history of Scotland in the Mesolithic and Neolithic eras.
history • scotland • mesolithic • neolithic • stone circles
The history of Scotland in the Mesolithic and Neolithic eras.
history • scotland • mesolithic • neolithic • stone circles
Stonehenge and the Druids
Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site.
stonehenge druids • druidry stonehenge • stonehenge and druids today • ancient druids • contemporary druids
Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site.
stonehenge druids • druidry stonehenge • stonehenge and druids today • ancient druids • contemporary druids
The Callanish Stones
One of the greatest stone circles in the world are Scotland's Callanish Stones.
scotland • callanish • lewis • standing • stones
One of the greatest stone circles in the world are Scotland's Callanish Stones.
scotland • callanish • lewis • standing • stones
The Druids
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.
druids • druidic • druidic lore • celts • celtic religion
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.
druids • druidic • druidic lore • celts • celtic religion
The Rollright Stones
The Rollright Stones actually include two different sets of standings stones and a stone circle each from a different time in ancient Britain.
rollright stones • stone circles • standing stones • monolithic stones • the whispering knights
The Rollright Stones actually include two different sets of standings stones and a stone circle each from a different time in ancient Britain.
rollright stones • stone circles • standing stones • monolithic stones • the whispering knights
New Clues to Stonehenge Mystery
The latest discovery in the vicinity of Stonehenge in England points to the original landmark being connected to funerals.
archeology • stonehenge • bluehenge • bluestonehenge • stonehenge discovery
The latest discovery in the vicinity of Stonehenge in England points to the original landmark being connected to funerals.
archeology • stonehenge • bluehenge • bluestonehenge • stonehenge discovery
England - Wiltshire Walking - Historic Ridgeway
Some of the oldest remains in Britain. The Ridgeway path stretches for 85 miles over four counties, it was used as a trading route during the Bronze Age .( 2300 to 700BC)
walking in wiltshire ridgeway • ridgeway oldest footpath in britain • avebury stone circle • silbury hill • 2000 year old uffington horse
Some of the oldest remains in Britain. The Ridgeway path stretches for 85 miles over four counties, it was used as a trading route during the Bronze Age .( 2300 to 700BC)
walking in wiltshire ridgeway • ridgeway oldest footpath in britain • avebury stone circle • silbury hill • 2000 year old uffington horse
Stonehenge, Avebury & Nearby Sites
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.
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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.
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Henges, Circles and Standing Stones
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
stonehenge • avebury • cursus monuments • henge • west kennet
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
stonehenge • avebury • cursus monuments • henge • west kennet
Explore Neolithic Orkney in a Weekend
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.
orkney islands • prehistory • neolithic • stone circles • maes howe
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.
orkney islands • prehistory • neolithic • stone circles • maes howe
Pembrokeshire Wales - Music and Ancient History
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
pembrokeshire wales • pembrokeshire pre-historic sites • pembrokeshire rhosygilwen • pentre pembrokeshire ifan burial chamber • 4000 bc
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
pembrokeshire wales • pembrokeshire pre-historic sites • pembrokeshire rhosygilwen • pentre pembrokeshire ifan burial chamber • 4000 bc
Prehistoric Clava Cairns near Inverness Scotland
Clava Cairns is a peaceful ancient setting of prehistoric passage graves and standing stones near Inverness.
clava cairns • bronze age stone circle • passage grave • megalithic monuments • prehistoric monuments
Clava Cairns is a peaceful ancient setting of prehistoric passage graves and standing stones near Inverness.
clava cairns • bronze age stone circle • passage grave • megalithic monuments • prehistoric monuments
Searching for the Goddess
Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess
european travel • goddess • goddesses • gods • artemis
Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess
european travel • goddess • goddesses • gods • artemis
Tyrone's Top Visitor Attractions
Tyrone is located in the heart of Ulster, Ireland's northern province, and has many attractions to appeal to every eager visitor.
tyrone • ulster • ireland • dungannon • omagh
Tyrone is located in the heart of Ulster, Ireland's northern province, and has many attractions to appeal to every eager visitor.
tyrone • ulster • ireland • dungannon • omagh
Hiking England's Greater Ridgeway
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.
greater ridgeway • peddars way • wessex ridgeway • ridgeway national trail • national trails
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.
greater ridgeway • peddars way • wessex ridgeway • ridgeway national trail • national trails
Walking Through Historic England
While the tourist often remains in the area of London, there is so much to be discovered by visiting the Northern border of England.
roman ruins in the uk • hiking through england • tourist spots in the north of england • archeological sites in england • outside of london
While the tourist often remains in the area of London, there is so much to be discovered by visiting the Northern border of England.
roman ruins in the uk • hiking through england • tourist spots in the north of england • archeological sites in england • outside of london
Neolithic Scotland: Balfarg Henge
A detailed look at the excavation of one Neolithic site in Fife, Scotland.
glenrothes • balfarg • balbirnie • henge • stone cicle
A detailed look at the excavation of one Neolithic site in Fife, Scotland.
glenrothes • balfarg • balbirnie • henge • stone cicle
Bush Barrow, Wiltshire
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
bush barrow • bush barrow grave • wiltshire • stonehenge • stonehenge wiltshire
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
bush barrow • bush barrow grave • wiltshire • stonehenge • stonehenge wiltshire
New Discoveries at Stonehenge
Recent work at Stonehenge has added to our knowledge of this spectacular prehistoric site and surrounding monuments.
new discoveries at stonehenge • neolithic stonehenge • cremations • durrington walls • new radiocarbon dates at stonehenge
Recent work at Stonehenge has added to our knowledge of this spectacular prehistoric site and surrounding monuments.
new discoveries at stonehenge • neolithic stonehenge • cremations • durrington walls • new radiocarbon dates at stonehenge
Scotland - The Western Isles
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.
scotland island of lewis • callanish standing stones • historic stone circle callanish • callanish stones astronomical calendar. callanish • lewis is the largest island in the western isles
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.
scotland island of lewis • callanish standing stones • historic stone circle callanish • callanish stones astronomical calendar. callanish • lewis is the largest island in the western isles
Silbury Hill
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
silbury hill • ancient monuments • neolithic britain • neolithic • neolithic wiltshire
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
silbury hill • ancient monuments • neolithic britain • neolithic • neolithic wiltshire
Avebury Hill: More Majestic Than Stonehenge
Avebury Hill is a vast megalithic construction that is larger and was more important than the stones at Stonehenge.
avebury hill • megaliths • stonehenge • ancient british history
Avebury Hill is a vast megalithic construction that is larger and was more important than the stones at Stonehenge.
avebury hill • megaliths • stonehenge • ancient british history
Stonehenge
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.
stonehenge • stone henge • stonehenge england • stonehenge uk • stone henge uk
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.
stonehenge • stone henge • stonehenge england • stonehenge uk • stone henge uk
What is the Winter Solstice?
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?
winter solstice • what is the winter solstice • celebrating the winter solstice • mark the shortest day • the shortest day of the year
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?
winter solstice • what is the winter solstice • celebrating the winter solstice • mark the shortest day • the shortest day of the year
Medicine Wheels
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
medicine wheel • bighorn • mountains • wyoming • plains indians
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
medicine wheel • bighorn • mountains • wyoming • plains indians
The Society of Neolithic Scotland
A brief look at the way of life for the people of Scotland during the Neolithic era.,A brief look at the way of life for the people of Scotland during the Neolithic era.
neolithic scotland • prehistoric scotland • neolithic scotland • prehistoric scotland
A brief look at the way of life for the people of Scotland during the Neolithic era.,A brief look at the way of life for the people of Scotland during the Neolithic era.
neolithic scotland • prehistoric scotland • neolithic scotland • prehistoric scotland
Medieval History Q&A
Got a question about the Middle Ages? Want to know the difference between feudalism and infidels? Ask here.
medieval history • middle ages • living history • q&a • kia
Got a question about the Middle Ages? Want to know the difference between feudalism and infidels? Ask here.
medieval history • middle ages • living history • q&a • kia
A Pagan Midsummer
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
summer solstice • litha • pagan midsummer • june 23 • pagan calendar
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
summer solstice • litha • pagan midsummer • june 23 • pagan calendar
Britain, Ireland: Myths, Legends
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
britain • ireland • celtic myths • legends • king arthur
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
britain • ireland • celtic myths • legends • king arthur
Cup and Ring Markings
In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.
cup and rings • prehistoric • rock art • roughting lynn • temple wood
In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.
cup and rings • prehistoric • rock art • roughting lynn • temple wood
Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
This article describes an archaeological volunteer opportunity in Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
eshkeolmes • kazakhstan • archaeology • archaeological vacations • excavation
This article describes an archaeological volunteer opportunity in Eshkeolmes, Kazakhstan
eshkeolmes • kazakhstan • archaeology • archaeological vacations • excavation
Luxembourg Indigenousness
The indigenous Trevisi of Luxembourg were colonised by Rome 2000 years ago. Can their culturally unique descendants be described as indigenous today?
luxembourg culture • european indigenous • european mythology • celtic tribe • letzebuergesch language
The indigenous Trevisi of Luxembourg were colonised by Rome 2000 years ago. Can their culturally unique descendants be described as indigenous today?
luxembourg culture • european indigenous • european mythology • celtic tribe • letzebuergesch language
Scotland - Romantic Taychreggan Hotel
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.
historic scottish hotels taychreggan • taychreggan hotel • loch awe • james boswell and samuel johnson • climbing the monros. celtic sites
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.
historic scottish hotels taychreggan • taychreggan hotel • loch awe • james boswell and samuel johnson • climbing the monros. celtic sites
Standing Stones of Wales - The How and Why
The hows and whys of the origins of the Standing Stones found in Wales
standing stones • wales
The hows and whys of the origins of the Standing Stones found in Wales
standing stones • wales
The British Pagan Scene
Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 followers according to the Pagan Federation in 2002.
paganism • pagan • wiccan • british • uk
Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 followers according to the Pagan Federation in 2002.
paganism • pagan • wiccan • british • uk
Visiting Keswick in Winter
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.
lake district • visiting keswick • visiting the lake district • the lake district in winter • great food in the lake district
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.
lake district • visiting keswick • visiting the lake district • the lake district in winter • great food in the lake district
Why Build Stonehenge?
Was it a temple, burial ground, observatory, or an ancient calendar?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • stonehenge • druids
Was it a temple, burial ground, observatory, or an ancient calendar?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • stonehenge • druids
Stonehenge -- UK's Mysterious Monoliths
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.
stonehenge • henge • monoliths • druids • celts
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.
stonehenge • henge • monoliths • druids • celts
Akita, Japan's Secret Paradise
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.
japan • akita • winter sports • jaxa • spaceflight
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.
japan • akita • winter sports • jaxa • spaceflight
Cornwall's Looe Valley Railway
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.
looe valley line • scenic branch railway • cornwall • bodmin moor • liskeard
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.
looe valley line • scenic branch railway • cornwall • bodmin moor • liskeard
Druidic Ceremonies at National Eisteddfod, Wales
Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth.
travelsleuth • wales • druids • gorsedd • eisteddfod
Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth.
travelsleuth • wales • druids • gorsedd • eisteddfod
England's New White Horse Trail
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.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
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.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Frisbee Games to Play with Two or More People
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.
frisbee games • frisbee games for two people • games for two or more people • throwing disc games • frisbee variations
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.
frisbee games • frisbee games for two people • games for two or more people • throwing disc games • frisbee variations
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