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The famous antiquarian John Aubrey (1626-97) began his interest in prehistoric monuments when he was inspired by unexpectedly seeing Avebury while out hunting in 1648. "I was wonderfully surprised at these vast stones, of which I had never heard before, as also the mighty bank and graff about it.. I left my company a while, entertaining myself with a more delightful indagation." (taken from R Whitlock's 1976 'The folklore of Wiltshire')

Posted by Rhiannon 12th September 2003ce

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