British rock art: from discovery to interpretation

The growing interest in British rock art is reflected in the expanding literature, which has contributed significantly to our knowledge, stimu- lated public and professional interest, and inspired fur- ther research. According to the authors' observations, a complex observatory existed within a...

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Published in:Antiquity 2009, Vol.83 (321), p.858-860
Main Author: Barnett, Tertia
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiquity
Archaeological research
Archaeology
Bronze Age
Field study
Illustrations
Nonfiction
Prehistory
Research methodology
Review
Review articles
Rock art
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Summary:The growing interest in British rock art is reflected in the expanding literature, which has contributed significantly to our knowledge, stimu- lated public and professional interest, and inspired fur- ther research. According to the authors' observations, a complex observatory existed within a small area of the North York Moors. [...] these three offerings, whose reasonable prices would appeal to a mixed audience of interested amateurs, students and professionals, show that there is still much to say about British rock an.
ISSN:0003-598X
1745-1744
DOI:10.1017/S0003598X00099099