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Stonehenge, located in the picturesque Wiltshire, England, continues to captivate and intrigue visitors and researchers alike. For centuries, this ancient monument has been a focal point of speculation and investigation. In this early exploration, the author reflects on their summer experiences spent measuring and contemplating the incredible stone circles crafted by the ancient Druids across the British Isles. As they share in the preface Years ago, I dedicated my summers to observing, measuring, and pondering the remarkable works of the Druids, whose stunning circles of stone are scattered ...

William Stukeley's study of Stonehenge from 1740 is a classic in the field. Stukeley, a fellow of the Royal Society, was a conservationist who complained about the way Stonehenge was treated by landowners and tourists. The book includes his accurate drawings that are still being used by scholars today.