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Rock Around the Peak: Megalithic Monuments of the Peak District
Rock Around the Peak Megalithic Monuments of the Peak District Author:Victoria Morgan, Paul Morgan Rock Around the Peak provides a comprehensive guide to the most notable prehistoric monuments in the Peak District. It places them in a national context and gives details of how to locate them as well as a background to their history, construction and the people who built them. - Location, quality of remains, interest, and local, national or int... more »ernational importance are all covered (or uncovered!). - Rich in ancient archaeological features, including henges, stone circles, burial chambers/barrows, hillforts and prehistoric rock art, the Peak District of Derbyshire is expertly described in this the ultimate guide to its megalithic monuments. - This book is written with families in mind giving quick and easy routes to each monument. The routes are excellent walks for families looking for short walks. - It is fully illustrated and is accompanied by a glossary of terms at the back of the book, ranging from 'antiquarian' to 'urn'.« less