The Rollright Stones - History and Legends in Prose and Poetry - With Five Illustrations

Download or read book The Rollright Stones - History and Legends in Prose and Poetry - With Five Illustrations written by F. C. Rickett and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rollright Stones comprise three Bronze Age and Neolithic stone monuments situated not far from the village of Long Compton, which is itself located on the border between Oxfordshire and Warwickshire in England. They were constructed using local limestone and have become known as the 'King's Men' and the 'Whispering Knights' in Oxfordshire, as well as 'the King Stone' in Warwickshire. This volume the history and origins of the stones, with special reference to their mention in poetry and prose. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in these mysterious stone monuments, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections of literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.