Brimming with legend, Wessex has the largest number of prehistoric monuments in Britain and stories of giants, devils, witches, ghosts, and more recently UFOs abound. Many of these phenomena have centred around prehistoric temples like Stonehenge, megalithic sanctuaries like those found around Avebury, and downland barrows like the various Giant's Graves and the Devil's Den.
The authors escort us on a tour of the lush landscape, fine local architecture and intriguing history and myths, with their established blend of stunning landscape photographs and informative and entertaining texts.