Tag Archives: prehistoric

Lanyon Quoit Neolithic Tomb In The Mist At Dusk

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

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 →

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Britain’s Oldest Road: The Ridgeway

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

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 →

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America’s Stonehenge – Unexpected Wonder or Mischievous Hoax?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by

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 →

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Misty Dawn in Avebury

Posted on April 4, 2014 by

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 →

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