Abury, A Temple of the British Druids, With Some Others, Described by Stukeley
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"Abury, A Temple of the British Druids, With Some Others, Described" by William Stukeley is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work explores the significance and architecture of ancient Druidic temples in Britain, particularly focusing on the site of Abury (Avebury) and its connections to the early patriarchal religion. The text delves into the origins of such structures, how they relate to ancient religious practices, and discusses their
architectural features and cultural importance. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to Stukeley's dedication to Lord Pembroke and outlines his intentions behind the exploration of British Druidic sites. Stukeley emphasizes the urgency of documenting these ancient monuments before they are lost to time, highlighting their connection to the original patriarchal religion instituted by figures such as Abraham. He sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the various types of Druid temples, their designs, functions, and the relationship between these structures and historical religious practices. This introduction encompasses both a personal commitment to understanding the antiquities and a call to action to preserve their significance in the face of modern ignorance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stukeley, William, 1687-1765 |
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| Title | Abury, A Temple of the British Druids, With Some Others, Described |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, The British Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Druids and Druidism |
| Subject | Avebury (England) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64626 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64626-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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