Discovering Hill Figures by Kate Bergamar

Discovering Hill Figures by Kate Bergamar

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There are more than thirty major figures cut out of the grass on Britain's hillsides; cut as religious symbols, way markers, or as decoration to the landscape. Often, although prominently placed, the figures are overlooked. This book describes their exact location, the best point to view them and their history and legends.

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Discovering Hill Figures by Kate Bergamar

'There are more than thirty major figures cut out of the grass on Britain's hillsides; cut as religious symbols, way markers, or as decoration to the landscape. Often, although prominently placed, the figures are overlooked, and in this book the author describes their exact location, the best point to view them and their history and legends' - "The Times".
'an admirable guide book' 'Sunday Express' 'there are more than thirty major figures cut out of the grass on Britain's hillsides; cut as religious symbols, way markers or as decoration to the landscapeOften, although prominently placed, the figures are overlooked, and in this booklet the authors describes their exact location in fourteen counties, the best point from which they can be seen, and thier history and legends'. 'The Times'.
Kate Bergamar is a pen name for Margaret Baker, author of other Shire tiles Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore, Discovering Folklore of Plants and London Statues and Monuments.
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ISBN 13 9780747803454
ISBN 10 0747803455
Title Discovering Hill Figures
Author Kate Bergamar
Series Shire Discovering
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2008-05-10
Number of pages 104
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.