The Cerne Giant

Barbara Bender author Timothy Darvill author Katherine Barker author Ronald Hutton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxbow Books

Published:15th Dec '16

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

The Cerne Giant cover

Prehistoric war-god, seventeenth century marvel, or living monument? In 1996, a 'trial' was held in Cerne Abbas Village Hall to discuss the origin of the Giant - prehistoric/Romano-British, medieval/post-medieval, or significant for the very fact that he exists, regardless of age. This is the book of the trial: after a preliminary briefing, the witnesses for the three cases present their evidence which ranges from detailed factual information about the archaeology and history of the monument through to its folklore and continuing role as the inspiration for all sorts of activity from local poetry to national advertising. An epilogue contains the jury's decision and an account of the trial's filming for regional BBC programme.

ISBN: 9781900188944

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184 pages