Aerial Atlas of Ancient Britain by David R. Abram | Forum

GLADMAN Mar 29, 2023 22:07:26

I have to say I'm not usually impressed by 'picture books' of ancient sites.... by most landscape photography these days, to be fair. Same old views of the same old predictable locations. However, happening to chance upon a copy of the "Aerial Atlas of Ancient Britain" by David R. Abram in Leadenhall Market Waterstones a few weeks ago, and wowing at the crisp images...I really had to have it. Perhaps the first 'must-have' book of the genre since stumbling across Cope's day-glo tome languishing in the half-price bargain bin over 20 years ago now. Currently a fiver off on Amazon with free delivery @ £24.99

Hell, Mr Abram even has an image of Skye's wondrously remote Rubh an Dunain, plus The Nantlle Ridge's Y Garn cairns. Exceptional stuff.

thesweetcheat Mar 29, 2023 22:14:40

Replying to GLADMAN

Sounds great. Bookshelf space is completely used up, but there's always a stack somewhere that another one won't topple (hmm).

ironstone May 5, 2023 21:11:49

Replying to GLADMAN

My copy just arrived today; agree with most of what you say but am slightly disappointed at the relative paucity of Scottish sites (given the often stupendous landscapes in which they're set) as against numerous Welsh ones, also very little coverage of Dartmoor which I found surprising. Perhaps the weather conditions over the Outer Hebrides were never right....however the perspectives on some of the hillforts, henges, barrows, cursuses etc are indeed stunning. Definitely makes me want to get out there.