Diary Of A Dean: Being An Account Of The Examination Of Silbury Hill, And Of Various Barrows And Oth

""Diary of a Dean"" is a historical account of the examination of Silbury Hill, a prehistoric mound located in North Wilts, England, and various other barrows and earthworks on the downs of the same region. The book was written by John Merewether, who was the Dean of Hereford Cathedral and a noted antiquarian. The book was originally published in 1851 and provides a detailed description of the examination of Silbury Hill, which was one of the largest man-made mounds in Europe at the time. Merewether describes the various excavations and surveys that were conducted on the hill, as well as the discoveries that were made during these investigations. The book also includes descriptions of other barrows and earthworks in the area, providing valuable insights into the prehistoric landscape of North Wilts. Overall, ""Diary of a Dean"" is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the early days of archaeological investigation in England and provides a glimpse into the ancient past of this region.Opened And Investigated In The Months Of July And August, 1849.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.