Download or read book Limestones and Caves of Wales written by Trevor D. Ford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1989 book covers the geology and geomorphology of the Carboniferous Limestone areas of Wales, and summarises the state of knowledge of the main cave systems including the longest and deepest in Britain. It sets out to assess the morphological evolution of the cave systems and the associated landscape features, particularly in light of the effects of successive glaciations. The book also covers related subjects including the biology of the cave faunas, important archaeological discoveries in Welsh caves and the hydrology of the limestone masses. On its publication, this was the first book to give a general survey of the subject. It will continue to provide a valuable reference for cavers and also for geologists, geographers, biologists and archaeologists with special interests in the area.

Download or read book An Inventory of the Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire written by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions in Wales and Monmouthshire and published by RCAHMW. This book was released on 1917 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales has a leading national role in developing and promoting understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales, as the originator, curator and supplier of authoritative information for individual, corporate and governmental decision makers, researchers, and the general public.

Download or read book Cave Hunting written by William Boyd Dawkins and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cave Hunting" by William Boyd Dawkins is a pioneering work that delves into the prehistoric world through the lens of caves. Dawkins, a respected geologist and archaeologist, presents a meticulously researched exploration of the evidence found in European caves, shedding light on the early inhabitants of the continent. His in-depth analysis of fossils, artifacts, and geological formations provides valuable insights into the lives and cultures of ancient peoples. This book is a testament to Dawkins' dedication to the field and remains a significant contribution to our understanding of human history and paleontology.

Download or read book Cave Hunting written by William Boyd Dawkins and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folk lore of West and Mid Wales written by Jonathan Ceredig Davies and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wild Guide Wales written by Daniel Start and published by Wild Things Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Secret beaches, sea caves and coasteering. Wild swimming and waterfalls. Easy scrambles and gorge walks. Sunset hill forts and unknown peaks. Sacred sites, holy wells and standing stones. Ruined castles and more

Download or read book Best Tea Shop Walks in South and West Wales written by Dorothy Hamilton and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to the basic information concerning routes and tea shops, this guide includes appropriate notes on the landscape, local social and industrial history, interesting features on each walk, and the facilities available for visitors.

Download or read book Cave Hunting Researches on the evidence of caves respecting the early inhabitants of Europe Illustrated by coloured plate and woodcuts written by William Boyd Dawkins and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Geomorphology of North west England written by Richard Hugh Johnson and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of Little England Beyond Wales written by Edward Laws and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia Britannica written by Thomas Spencer Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Places of Special Virtue written by Alasdair Whittle and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the landscape settings of megalithic chambered monuments in Wales. Set against a broader theoretical discussion on the significance of the landscape, the authors consider the role of visual landscapes in prehistory, meanings attached to the landscape, and the values and beliefs invested in it. Wales is rich in Neolithic monuments, but the general absence of certain classic monumental forms found in the rest of Britain and Ireland, such as causewayed enclosures, henges, and cursus monuments, seems to have marginalized the Welsh record from many wider discussions on the Neolithic. Instead of seeing Wales as an area which lacks many of these 'classic' components, Cummings and Whittle argue that Wales has its own unique and individual Neolithic which is simply different from the Neolithic found further to the east. It is suggested that this difference may relate to an essentially mobile existence, with strong links back to the Mesolithic period. The authors present three detailed case studies, examining the settings of sites in southwest, northwest and southeast Wales. They outline the history of research for each region, including the previous classification of the monuments and any excavations, and describe the specific landscape settings of the monuments. They assess the significance of a variety of landscape features which would have been visible from the monuments, in particular emphasizing the mythological and symbolic significance of the sea, rivers and mountains. An illustrated inventory of sites completes the volume.

Download or read book Underground Habitats and Their Protection written by Christian Juberthie and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On title page: Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Download or read book Britain Begins written by Barry Cunliffe and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the origins of the British and the Irish peoples, from the end of the last Ice Age around 10,000BC to the eve of the Norman Conquest - who they were, where they came from, and how they related to one another.

Download or read book Prehistoric Britain written by Timothy Darvill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain has been inhabited by humans for over half a million years, during which time there were a great many changes in lifestyles and in the surrounding landscape. This book, now in its second edition, examines the development of human societies in Britain from earliest times to the Roman conquest of AD 43, as revealed by archaeological evidence. Special attention is given to six themes which are traced through prehistory: subsistence, technology, ritual, trade, society, and population. Prehistoric Britain begins by introducing the background to prehistoric studies in Britain, presenting it in terms of the development of interest in the subject and the changes wrought by new techniques such as radiocarbon dating, and new theories, such as the emphasis on social archaeology. The central sections trace the development of society from the hunter-gatherer groups of the last Ice Age, through the adoption of farming, the introduction of metalworking, and on to the rise of highly organized societies living on the fringes of the mighty Roman Empire in the 1st century AD. Throughout, emphasis is given to documenting and explaining changes within these prehistoric communities, and to exploring the regional variations found in Britain. In this way the wealth of evidence that can be seen in the countryside and in our museums is placed firmly in its proper context. It concludes with a review of the effects of prehistoric communities on life today. With over 120 illustrations, this is a unique review of Britain's ancient past as revealed by modern archaeology. The revisions and updates to Prehistoric Britain ensure that this will continue to be the most comprehensive and authoritative account of British prehistory for those students and interested readers studying the subject.

Download or read book Prehistoric Wales written by Frances Lynch and published by Sutton Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A title which aims to give the reader a modern and authoratative summary of research interpretations on prehistoric monuments, sites and artefacts. This book should be of interest to anyone who has a serious interest in Welsh history and in early settlement and society in the British Isles.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia Britannica written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: