Gary Crabbe
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»The story of Stonehenge is going through a very exciting time during the early part of the 21st century. The ground breaking excavation at Blick Mead, which is giving insights to the Mesolithi…

21st Century Stonehenge and onwards

Gary Crabbe, 23 Feb 17

»Stonehenge is deep in current British culture and is referenced in recent years by books such as Bernard Cornwell's Stonehenge, which is a historical fiction based on competition between Avebu…

Cultural aspects

Gary Crabbe, 23 Feb 17

»Geoffrey of Monmouth has had a lasting effect not just on archaeology but on popular culture. His gathering of myths and stories coupled with invention have led to the stories of Arthur and Me…

Geoffrey of Monmouth and his everlasting myths

Gary Crabbe, 22 Feb 17

»With the evidence of Blick Mead being used for such a long period, and with the colour transformation of the flint along with the water temperature and evidence for the Stonehenge area nearby …

Blick Mead to Stonehenge

Gary Crabbe, 22 Feb 17

»When? The early stages of the site go back to around 8000 BC although the Mesolithic posts would have been long disappeared before the bank and ditch of stage 1. Stage 1 is generally dated to …

Stonehenge questions

Gary Crabbe, 22 Feb 17

»Stonehenge is in reality a prominent feature within the wider landscape, and is a part of it while designed to stand out. Particularly if approached by the avenue. The way that it reveals itse…

Stonehenge Landscape

Gary Crabbe, 21 Feb 17