Archaeologia CambrensisW. Pickering, 1869 |
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Page 125
... much uncertainty still exists as to the real age of these megalithic monu- ments ; but even if they are assigned to the latest period , But the number of centuries that have passed away since their CROMLECHS IN NORTH WALES . 125.
... much uncertainty still exists as to the real age of these megalithic monu- ments ; but even if they are assigned to the latest period , But the number of centuries that have passed away since their CROMLECHS IN NORTH WALES . 125.
Page 126
the number of centuries that have passed away since their first erection must be considerable . If it is then certain that the builders of such monuments determined that they should be as durable and secure as possible , what security ...
the number of centuries that have passed away since their first erection must be considerable . If it is then certain that the builders of such monuments determined that they should be as durable and secure as possible , what security ...
Page 128
... Nearly a quarter of a century ago Mr. Lukis the elder was , we believe , the first to prove that , without a single exception , all cromlechs were covered up beneath a mound of some kind . He 128 CROMLECHS IN NORTH WALES .
... Nearly a quarter of a century ago Mr. Lukis the elder was , we believe , the first to prove that , without a single exception , all cromlechs were covered up beneath a mound of some kind . He 128 CROMLECHS IN NORTH WALES .
Page 130
... centuries is shown by the character of the contents found within . Thus when clay vessels of the rudest character and early types of bone or stone ornaments or implements are the deposit , we may safely , as Mr. Lukis suggests , assign ...
... centuries is shown by the character of the contents found within . Thus when clay vessels of the rudest character and early types of bone or stone ornaments or implements are the deposit , we may safely , as Mr. Lukis suggests , assign ...
Page 132
... centuries , the number of those remaining , especially the cromlechs , is remarkable ; so that there are , perhaps , few parts of the Principality where they are to be found in equal num- bers and importance . A little above Corsygedol ...
... centuries , the number of those remaining , especially the cromlechs , is remarkable ; so that there are , perhaps , few parts of the Principality where they are to be found in equal num- bers and importance . A little above Corsygedol ...
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