Book Description
Cumbria, with the lake district at its heart, is one of the richest counties for prehistoric rock art. Most of the recent research has been carried out by the author himself, who not only records all these mysterious carvings but seeks to explain their significance and emphasise the natural beauty of their settings. Two important and very recently discovered panels, at Patterdale and at Chapel Stile, are published in detail for the first time in this book.
Extensively illustrated with clear diagrams of the cups, rings and rarer spiral marks that can be discerned on the rocks as well as beautiful colour photographs showing their stunning locations, the book celebrates both Cumbria's prehistoric heritage and its unique landscape.
Written from the heart as well as being firmly rooted in original research, this book gives a deep and exciting insight into the county's ancient past.
About the Author
Affectionately dubbed 'the ward of the rings' by one Northumberland reviewer, Stan Beckensall is a leading authority on rock art and his enthusiasm for the subject has resulted in several books and a short series for Tyne Tees Television. 'Prehistoric Rock Art in Cumbria' follows previous works on the ancient artistry of Northumberland, County Durham and 'British Prehistoric Rock Art' (Tempus 2000), a general guide to the examples to be found all over Britain.
