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This may be of interest .

Joussaume, R., Laporte, L., & Scarre, C. (eds) 2006. Origin and Development of the Megalithic Monuments of Western Europe. (Proceedings of the international conference at the Musée des Tumulus, Bougon, October 2002). 2 volumes.

This 800-page volume with matching texts in English and French offers some 50 contributions on the megalithic monuments of western Europe, organised by themes and by major geographical regions. It represents the proceedings of the international conference held at the Bougon Museum in 2002. Each chapter begins with an overview of the results of the past 20 years of research and is written by a leading specialist in that field. Papers on individual sites or key issues are featured for each of the major regions that are covered This publication constitutes a standard reference for all those interested in chambered tombs and standing stones, and is currently without rival in Europe for the range and quality of studies that it contains.

Copies (price €55) are available
• by post from Musée des Tumulus de Bougon, La Chapelle, 79800 Bougon, France http://www.deux-sevres.com/musee-bougon
• by internet from Librairie Archéologique http://www.librarch.com

Thanks Tiompan. It does seem to be interesting and I've just ordered it. Not too expensive either, as these things go. Bread and butter sandwiches for the week then...

If your looking for a cheaper alternative, Joussaume's 1985 book Dolmens for the Dead translated by Chippendale is a nice book available on-line for between five and ten quid.

cheers
fitz