Story of Silbury Hill
Autor Jim Leary, David Field Cuvânt înainte de David Attenboroughen Limba Engleză Paperback – 12 oct 2010
Written by two people with unrivalled information from the recent work and knowledge of Silbury Hill and combining scholarly research and readable narrative, this book sets out the archaeological story of Silbury: from an early recognition of its importance to antiquarian and archaeological investigations of the hill. The book describes each event, setting it within its own historical and political context; the story of the monument hanging off the enigmatic and eccentric characters of the time. The collapse on the summit in 2000, leading to the opening of the hill’s famous tunnel in 2007 to much media fanfare, is covered. For the first time the results of the recent work are set out in detail, describing early activity on the site, the origins of the monument and the construction techniques used. Numerous new and vivid reconstruction drawings present a new interpretation of this iconic prehistoric monument. The book also describes how the monument was seen and used by later communities; from the Roman small town that grew up around the hill – the inhabitants quite literally living in its shadow; to medieval buildings on the summit. The final chapter discusses what Silbury means to people today: its power and spirituality for locals, visitors, New Agers and Druids alike.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781848020467
ISBN-10: 1848020465
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: illustrated in color throughout
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Historic England Publishing
Colecția Historic England Publishing
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1848020465
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: illustrated in color throughout
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Historic England Publishing
Colecția Historic England Publishing
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Notă biografică
Jim Leary is an archaeologist with English Heritage. David Field is the author of Downton.