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A fascinating history of Europe's largest prehistoric mound, with a new theory of the construction of Neolithic monuments.
Synopsis
Written by experts with unrivalled information and knowledge of Silbury Hill, and combining scholarly research and readable narrative, this book sets out the archaeological story of Silbury. Discussing the early recognition of its importance, antiquarian and modern archaeological investigations of the hill and what Silbury means to people today.