From the Publisher
Devil’s Den
The Megalithic Portal
The Megalithic Portal is the world’s most-visited standing-stone website. This interactive website, run by a team of editors, has input from thousands of contributors from all over the world, including professional photographers and archaeologists. Since 2001 they have assembled a worldwide resource of over 50,000 ancient sites and 170,000 images, serving half a billion pages.
Over 1000 Megaliths across the United Kingdom and Ireland
The first book by megalith enthusiasts for megalith enthusiasts, drawing on the varied insights of contributors to The Megalithic Portal website, from archaeologists to ordinary site visitors. No other book covers such a wide range of prehistoric sites in Britain and Ireland or so many different and entertaining theories about them.
Featuring full colour photography and detailed maps, allowing first timers and seasoned pros to find new (old) stones!
Praise for The Old Stones
“Destined to become a classic of its kind”
Psychic News
“As if by magic, along came this remarkable guide, a glorious celebration of standing stones […] attractively laid out by region with many good photos.”
British Archaeology magazine
“A wonderful guide to the many megaliths of Britain’s Neolithic and Bronze Age.”
Mike Parker Pearson, Professor of British Later Prehistory at UCL
innovauser –
A brilliant, and comprehensive book on pretty much every megalithic site in the UK. Most with photographs, all with descriptions and coordinates to help locate them, I found myself drooling over which site to visit next!
Connor –
Truly one of the best books I’ve ever got I’ve found so many great ancient sites works nicely with the megalithic portal website. Such a good book I ended up buying a very good friend who also likes ancient sites a copy. If you love exploring ancient sites this is the book for you
Kindle Customer –
A great book which I use a lot when out on photographic expeditions with mycamera
Mr. M. Ollier –
I bought this a couple of years ago and, of course, something happened to stop me “stone bothering” ~ but it did mean I was able to read it from cover-to-cover. I’m now able to get out and about to do some bothering.It’s a hefty tome, it’s well-priced and it’s a handsome coffee table book, albeit a well thumbed one. Superbly illustrated and hugely enjoyable. I have long been fascinated by the Old Stones and visited many over the years, and a friend highly recommended this book to me and he wasn’t wrong.OK, it’s not totally comprehensive, but it could never hope to be. But, it is my new favourite book. Use it with a OS map.I actually look forward to any new edition!
Amazon Customer –
I love this. I really do.BUT.Flawed premise; why couldn’t we have something a little more comprehensive? Yes, space, but do it in sections by region. I know what’s missing in my area, I can only wonder what’s missing everywhere else.Also, ‘get to’ instructions can be a bit vague. And which picture is of what from which direction?But don’t be put off by my gripes; if you have any interest in megaliths for any reason, buy this book. Go on.
Jeanie –
A fabulous book. Easy on the eye, with great photos, maps, location site coordinates and information. The best sites have been given a star symbol rating and the book has been divided into regional areas, so it’s very easy to use.My only criticism would be that I’d have liked a copy in a hardback format because the book is quite large and heavy, the flimsy cover will soon become tatty with use.I’ve backed/covered my copy today so it will last longer because I know it’s going to get a lot of use when out and about exploring. :-)I would really recommend a copy of this book if your interested in Standing stones and earthworks.
John Steed –
A very well put together book on standing stones in Britain and Ireland. Plenty of photographs and good information about each site, locations etc. Highly recommended.
Jerry Lewis –
A superb book for locating and visiting the ancient stones around Britain and Ireland. It was awarded winner of Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year. Each site location has both map references and Latitude and Longitude, nearest village, and location on a larger map. A real credit to Andy Burnham of The Megalithic Portal.
KMTXEX3X –
Fabulous book with an app for while you’re visiting
No need (thankfully) to carry this gorgeous, heavy book along with you. The app will match your location with the sites to see. The book reminds of us where we have been, the app was with us there!
tochato –
Absolut empfehlenswert!
Ein Must-have für Liebhaber megalitischer Anlagen. Das Buch beinhaltet Infos zu über 1000 Anlagen in Britannien und Irland, zu vielen Anlagen gibt es Fotos. Im Buch aufgeführte Koordinaten helfen, die Anlagen zu finden, falls man sie besuchen möchte.