Philip'S Maps: Philip's Ancient Britain and Ireland: Mapping the history, mysteries and monuments of the British... (Karten)

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For history enthusiasts, walkers and lovers of landscape, this illustrated folded map reveals the ancient layers and human stories of these two islands.

From Roman and Viking legacies, tales of King Arthur, and monuments older than the pyramids, these islands have thousands of years etched into the land and we map and illuminate the most striking and intriguing. Our guide to the secrets of the landscape will delight archaeologists, geographers, history buffs, outdoor explorers and walkers - in fact anyone who loves nature and the outdoors.

* Top locations of ancient sights explained and revealed.
* Thousands of years of history uncovered with explanations of listed monuments - some older than the pyramids.
* Perfect for planning a special day out.
* The beautifully hand-illustrated map is the perfect gift for the history buff or outdoor lover in your life.
* The millennia-long story of the islands secretly etched on the landscape is finally revealed.

A two-sided large fold-out map that can be framed but is also an illustrated guide to the mysteries of the pre-historic and historic islands of Britain and Ireland. Thousands of years of settlement from Skara Brae in Orkney to Stonehenge in Wiltshire, Tinkinswood Burial Chamber near Cardiff to Newgrange in Ireland (older than the Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge) have left marks on the landscape that are still being unearthed today.

This map is an opportunity to view the tombs, farmlands, and encampments of the Neolithic and Bronze Age, through to the marvels of Roman villas, Viking settlements, Norman castles and astounding Medieval religious landmarks and much more. Use this for planning the exploration of the extraordinary past of these remarkable islands or just admiring the history etched into the landscape.