[Stones] Forthcoming Book

[Tim P]

For your information, my first book is now with The Publisher - I 
believe it will be more likely out in October than August. I've not had 
proofs yet - but the work is in production!
http://www.landmarkpublishing.co.uk/roads-trackways-of-north-wales

Of particular relevance to these lists is the inclusion of known 
prehistoric routes in North Wales, and postulated routes on Anglesey - 
hitherto ignored in that respect. I've endeavoured to put prehistory as 
the starting point for British history (and not the Romans!), and have 
undergirded later routes with reference to prehistoric features where 
relevant. As we all know, there's a lot more to prehistory than 
Stonehenge and Avebury (as fine and noteworthy as they are). Excepting 
major road technology innovations, many routes remained the same for 
millennia, I contend.

/"This new historical study includes fresh information on Roman routes 
on Anglesey; prehistoric trackway suggestions on Anglesey and on drove 
routes across North Wales. Well illustrated with photographs and maps. 
The intention is that the reader will never see moving in this landscape 
in the same way again, the book will have unlocked for them a land 
arguably unparalleled in its layering of stunning scenery, history, 
archaeology, myths, legends, saints and stones – all using and making 
roads and trackways, most of which are still with us in one form or 
another today. Roads & Trackways of North Wales is not a walking guide. 
It is, however, intended as a usable work, to be employed in concert 
with maps as a catalyst for exploring and understanding the landscape 
and routes./ "

Historical and Geographical scope includes: prehistoric trackways, Roman 
roads, pilgrimage roads, drove roads, up to and including Turnpikes and 
Thomas Telford - from Barmouth to Welshpool northwards.

Should there be any Facebook addicts out there, I have a dedicated group at
http://www.roadsandtrackwaysofnorthwales.org.uk

All the best

Tim


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