The ultimate guide to the stone circles of Britain and Ireland. From Stonehenge and the Brodgar Circle to the Rollright Stones and Avebury, the British and Irish isles are filled with the stone circles of our prehistoric ancestors. Although many theories have been proposed to explain them, there is still no consensus on their purpose.

Colin Richards and Vicki Cummings provide a clear and informative field guide to 424 significant stone circle sites in Britain and Ireland. Organized by region, this practical volume presents the features of these megalithic monuments, including their landscape setting, construction, and physical properties. The authors track modern research and recent excavations on stone circles that were previously lost to time. They present new hypotheses regarding the chronology, composition, and roles of different circles, transforming our understanding of these sites.

Impressively illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, this guide is essential for the most mysterious prehistoric monuments of Britain and Ireland.