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The Architecture of Death: The Chambered Tombs of Wales (Paperback)

by George Nash (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Logaston Press (April 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 190439633X
ISBN-13: 978-1904396338
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.2 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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An introductory chapter provides an overview of human migration and settlement in Wales leading up to the creation of megalithic tombs. The 100 tombs that have significant remains are then described in detail. These are grouped in eight core areas: around the Black Mountains on the border with Herefordshire; South-East Wales around Newport; the Gower Peninsula; South-West Wales; Harlech; the Lleyn Peninsula; Anglesey; and North Wales, together with a few isolated monuments. A brief overview is given to each group as to similarities of style and approach to construction and/or use, and each site is described and what is known through excavation etc. set out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fine book - shame no directions / access to the sites notes, 1 Mar 2007

By	Shropshire Traveller "double u *3 dot equinox... (Cheshire) - See all my reviews

Was sent a review copy by the author; official blurb says"This long awaited book describes 100 of the most significant chambered tombs in Wales in eight regional groupings. George Nash discusses the Neolithic period and the 5 types of chambered tomb known from the time of our early farming ancestors. 256 pages, many b/w plans and photos - (Logaston 2006). ISBN 190439633X".

Judging the book by cover, first impressions are very attractive. It is nicely presented, just under A4 Landscape size. Mercifully, the cover does do justice to the contents.

In depth archaeological notes, plans and photos with scale, extensive reference to previous works and others' research gives a full, accessible interpretation of the monuments examined therein. The opening chapter is a comprehensive overview of the Neolithic in Wales, with reference to their British and Western European contexts, and pertinent commentary on climate, trade and so on.

The century of megalithic sites covered are grouped logically, with each group examined in turn, site by site. A brief conclusion pulls the subject matter together in a satisfying manner. A bibliography, appendices, and index add to the usability of the publication.

A few distractions may irk the pedant; there is no obvious explanation of abbreviations used, and some spelling mistakes (typographical errors, and inconsistent spelling of at least one monument).

A surprising omission is that no instructions to get to sites are given, or notes on access rights or restrictions. The author hopes "...that the book will be used to visit these most interesting of prehistoric monuments". Given every site included (and one expects many more) was visited to write the book, none of the information harvested from the field survey concerning access is presented.

Nevertheless, a professionally informed incisive archaeological perspective makes this a very valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in Welsh prehistory.

Top italic text courtesy of Archaeology Safaris; the book is available to purchase in the

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book and a cracking read, 23 Jan 2007

By	S. Waite "Cachead" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fine book that collates all the known Neolithic monuments in Wales and carefully considers them for their design traits and distribution and discusses how they were used. It serves as an authoritative guide for students, is well referenced and is an extremely interesting read into the bargain.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, 29 April 2009

By	D. S. Parsons (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent guide to the top 100 prehistoric sites to visit in Wales. The book has detailed descriptions with black and white photos and has enabled me to make a prioritised list of sites to visit on future trips to the UK. Whilst national grid references are given for each site, it would have been a good idea to include a small location map with each site.

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