Tag Archives: prehistoric
Lanyon Quoit Neolithic Tomb In The Mist At Dusk
I LOVE prehistoric piles of rocks. Standing stones, hill forts, stone circles… love them! Unsurprisingly then, when we were in Cornwall this time two years ago, we visited as many as we could fit in. One evening around dusk we … Continue reading
Britain’s Oldest Road: The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway, often dubbed the Oldest Road in Britain, is a prehistoric track that has been frequented by travellers, merchants, cattle herders and even armies for more than 5000 years. Originally it was a series of routes that extended over … Continue reading
America’s Stonehenge – Unexpected Wonder or Mischievous Hoax?
I can happily spend hours poring over maps, looking for places to visit, especially when planning a trip. Sometimes the results can be quite unexpected. A few years ago, we went down to Connecticut to visit some friends, and decided … Continue reading
Misty Dawn in Avebury
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in the UK, mainly in and around the beautiful county of Wiltshire. If you’re familiar with this part of southern England, you’ll know that it abounds with incredible prehistoric sights, including Stonehenge. I’ve … Continue reading