Stonehenge

Review quotes

“This is simply the best book on the astronomical alignments of Stonehenge yet written, and also an excellent, easy and erudite, overview of the state of our knowledge of prehistoric European astronomy in general.” Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol and former Commissioner of English Heritage

“This is a fantastic addition to the literature on Stonehenge. At last we have a book bringing together archaeology and astronomy that is accessible to a general audience but not full of wacky ideas. Whether you are more interested in stones or stars, either way this is a must-read.” Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, presenter of TV’s “The Sky at Night” and Chancellor of the University of Leicester

“This is definitely the book I wish I could have read before I began to ask questions related to archaeoastronomy. It will encourage me to take infinitely more interest in the heavenly bodies; to look up more often when as an archaeologist I instinctively look down.” Phil Harding, presenter of TV’s “Time Team”

“Thoroughly researched, deeply fascinating and a delight to read.” Sir Barry Cunliffe, Emeritus Professor of European Archaeology, University of Oxford

Published reviews

“This book, crammed full of insights, is exactly what is needed to scour away the speculative calendrical and other theories that encloud the monuments ... [It] is written for the layman, so complex archaeo-astronomical mathematics are absent, replaced by invaluable diagrams and augmented by a glossary of archaeological and spatial/‘compass’ terms ... Must be on the required reading list for [Stonehenge].” Rob Ixer, Current Archaeology, Nov 2024

“This is a beautiful production on glossy paper, with a large number of colour photo- graphs and charts. Image quality is excellent throughout. It is a rare book indeed that can profitably be studied by professionals, and usefully read by the public.” Cifford Cunningham, Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, Sep 2024

On-line

“In this comprehensive tome Clive and Amanda offer up a wonderfully in-depth introduction to archaeoastronomy with particular reference to the solar alignment at Stonehenge. Shining new light on Stonehenge this book aims to debunk some of the confusion and myth making that has surrounded the research of the monument’s alignment. A must for anyone interested in the heavens, the sun, the stars and the stones, and how they work together.” Stone Club (Book of the month, Dec 2024)

Social media

“Well this is excellent. It's great to have an authoritative account on the subject of prehistoric archaeoastronomy at Stonehenge and other sites in the UK which cuts through the crap and gives respect to archaeoastronomy as a serious subject within mainstream archaeology.” Mark Walters, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, on X

“A fantastic book.” Adam Morgan Ibbotson, archaeologist and filmmaker, on X