Mick Aston annual lecture
Talk
Webinar

Stonehenge – Old Rocks, New Theories

Calendar
21 May 2025
Time
19:30 - 21:30
Pin
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX
Ticket
£5

A talk by Julian Richards

In this talk, Julian Richards will explore Stonehenge, arguably the most famous stone circle in the world. Starting with an examination of its unique structure, he will explore the big questions: how it was built, who built it and, perhaps the most intriguing, why?

While exploring past ideas, Julian will draw on recent discoveries and the results of new scientific analysis to offer our current understanding of this enigmatic monument to the beliefs and ingenuity of our ancient ancestors.

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Please note: the webinar presents human remains

Dr Julian Richards FSA is a UK-based archaeologist, author and broadcaster on both BBC TV and radio. He has been involved in studying Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape for more than 40 years and is the author of a number of publications, including the current English Heritage guidebook to the monument. He is currently filming a documentary series exploring the whole history of Stonehenge.

Cotswold Archaeology holds its Mick Aston Annual Lecture in memory of former Trustee Mick Aston and his lifelong contribution to archaeology. Each year, the lecture celebrates recent discoveries in the field of archaeology for attendees both in the Cotswolds and digitally from all over the world.  This lecture is available both in person at the Corinium Museum and online as one of Cotswold Archaeology’s webinar series.

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