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Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England never fails to amaze and fascinate; and has been the subject of speculation, research and investigation for centuries. This is an early look at this enigmatic location. As the author says in the preface: "A few years ago I spent some time every summer in viewing, measuring, and considering the works of the ancient Druids in our Island; I mean those remarkable circles of Stones which we find all over the kingdom, many of which I have seen, but of many more I have had accounts. Their greatness and number astonish’d me, nor need I be afraid to say, their beauty ...

William Stukeley's study of Stonehenge from 1740 is a classic in the field. Stukeley, a fellow of the Royal Society, was a conservationist who complained about the way Stonehenge was treated by landowners and tourists. The book includes his accurate drawings that are still being used by scholars today.

Stonehenge, located in the picturesque Wiltshire, England, continues to captivate and intrigue visitors and researchers alike. For centuries, this ancient monument has been a focal point of speculation and investigation. In this early exploration, the author reflects on their summer experiences spent measuring and contemplating the incredible stone circles crafted by the ancient Druids across the British Isles. As they share in the preface Years ago, I dedicated my summers to observing, measuring, and pondering the remarkable works of the Druids, whose stunning circles of stone are scattered ...