Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration
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In New England today, there are megalithic stones, stone chambers and structures, carvings and petroglyphs, even an unidentified skeleton in armor that defy easy explanation. From Maine to Massachusetts, this work presents an examination of various unexplained historical remains in New England. From the most notorious to the lesser known, it explores not only the layout and dimensions of such sites—some reminiscent of Stonehenge with their huge stones, astronomical alignments and undiscovered purposes—but also the history and possible explanations for their existence. Theories regarding Norse, Phoenician, Irish, Celtic and Native American origins are presented here in an impartial and logical manner. Sites discussed include Mystery Hill in North Salem, New Hampshire (also known as America’s Stonehenge); Dighton Rock in Berkley, Massachusetts; Newport Tower in Newport, Rhode Island; and the Bellows Falls Petroglyphs in Bellows Falls, Vermont. An appendix provides information regarding sites open to the public.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
David Goudsward
Foreword by Niven Sinclair
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages: 248
Bibliographic Info: appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2006
pISBN: 978-0-7864-2462-7
eISBN: 978-1-4766-0486-2
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vi
Foreword by Niven Sinclair 1
Introduction 3
1. Sacrificial Tables 5
2. Vineland on the Charles 21
3. Dighton Rock 38
4. The Newport Tower 52
5. America’s Stonehenge on Mystery Hill 74
6. Celtic New England 94
7. The Westford Knight 115
8. Runic Relicts 128
9. The Gungywamp Complex 151
10. Norse Cape Cod 160
Appendix: Sites Available to the Public 179
Chapter Notes 185
Bibliography 217
Index 237
Book Reviews & Awards
- “a very welcome addition…essential…compelling…highly recommended”—Journal of the New England Antiquities Research Association
- “invaluable”—Journal of Scientific Exploration
