Ian Niven
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»As new methodologies are developed, our understanding of Stonehenge and its context will continue to be refined, and our views of its purpose and construction will be modified. What we may nev…

21st Century and Stonehenge

Ian Niven, 24 Dec 17

»Stonehenge is a cultural icon for Britain. Perhaps Tower Bridge in London would symbolise Britain, especially England, for many, but Stonehenge would also fulfil that role. That is not to sa…

Influence of Stonehenge on British Culture

Ian Niven, 22 Dec 17

»I don't feel as if Geoffrey of Monmouth's fanciful thoughts on the origins of Stonehenge in any way influence the work of modern archaeologists. What is true is that however much we find about…

Shadow of Geoffrey of Monmouth?

Ian Niven, 22 Dec 17

»I have seen a number of documentaries which purport to show how the stones were transported and then the monument erected. However, whilst many appear at first sight convincing, of course the …

Proposed Solutions: Plausibility

Ian Niven, 21 Dec 17

»At one time, most of us probably thought of Stonehenge as just the stone circle, which I remember as being visible from the road, when I first saw it over 50 years ago. Perhaps the more inform…

Stonehenge in Context

Ian Niven, 20 Dec 17