02131cam a22003013u 4500 50073 UtSlPG 20260610134142.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Duke, Edward, 1779-1852 The Age of Stonehenge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-29 Transcribed from the Brown & Co., Third (c1890?), edition by David Price "The Age of Stonehenge" by Edward Duke is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This book addresses the ancient monument of Stonehenge, exploring its origins and age in relation to archaeological findings and historical theories. The author delves into the complexities surrounding the dating of this prehistoric site, challenging claims made by other historians regarding its construction. In the book, Duke argues that the age of Stonehenge predates the Roman occupation of Britain, presenting evidence from surrounding burial mounds (barrows) found in the area, all of which are established to be pre-Roman. He critiques the theories proposed by James Fergusson and others about a post-Roman origin, emphasizing that artifacts discovered at the site do not provide conclusive proof of this theory. Instead, he posits that Stonehenge served as a temple that reflects the spiritual practices of ancient Britons, specifically relating to sun worship. The author stresses the immense effort and motivation that would have been needed to build such a structure, suggesting that it was constructed for significant religious purposes rather than as a mere memorial. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Stonehenge (England) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50073 90911 90911