Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments

Adam Morgan Ibbotson

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The History Press Ltd
01 December 2024

Memorials, monuments; Prehistoric archaeology; Local history

A new updated edition with 40 additional sites.

Whether it is Hadrian's Wall, Kendal Castle or the beautiful fells of the Lake District for thousands of years people have found a certain elegance and utility in stone. Nestled amongst these common relics are a multitude of massive stone monuments, built over 3,000 years before British shores were ever touched by Roman sandals. Cumbria's 'megalithic' monuments are among Europe's greatest and best-preserved ancient relics but are often poorly understood and rarely visited. Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments aims to dispel the idea that these stones are merely 'mysterious'. Instead, within this book you will find credible answers, using up-to-date research, excavation notes, maps and diagrams to explore one of Britain's richest archaeological landscapes. Featuring stunning original photography and newly illustrated diagrams of every megalithic site in the county, Adam Morgan Ibbotson invites you to take a journey into a land sculpted by ancient hands.

AUTHOR: Adam Ibbotson is a qualified landscape archaeologist (distinction MA, University of York) and an award-winning filmmaker. He has built up an extensive knowledge of prehistoric Cumbria by working alongside museum curators, and spending years researching independently. He has worked for The Wildlife Trusts, Tullie House Museum and The Lottery Fund, among others. He lives in Windermere.

150 colour illustrations

By: Adam Morgan Ibbotson
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781803997889
ISBN 10: 1803997885
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

ADAM MORGAN IBBOTSON is an author, award-winning filmmaker, and landscape archaeologist specialising in the study of Britain's prehistoric monuments. Born, raised, and having worked for decades in the Lake District National Park, Ibbotson is well accustomed to traversing and photographing awe-inspiring archaeological landscapes. He now lives in North Yorkshire.

Reviews for Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments

"""In an important and enjoyable new guide, Adam outlines our changing understanding of Cumbrian prehistory..."" ""Through detailed maps, diagrams and photographs, riveting stories of the region as a cultural melting pot emerge"" ""A handy glossary helps you know your lynchet from your kerb stones, and helps you cast a critical eye over mound variety. Perfect for armchair or real life (time) travel."" ""Cumbria’s Prehistoric Monuments would make a welcome addition to the bookshelves of prehistorians, historians, and archaeologists, as well as anyone planning a visit to Cumbria."" ""The highlight has to be the beautiful photographs and illustrations, which both help the reader get a sense of the sites and finish the book off beautifully."""