Itinerarium curiosum (centuria II)

Name: Itinerarium curiosum (centuria II)
Author: William Stukeley

By William Stukeley

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An illustrated antiquarian travelogue documenting earthworks, Roman camps, stone circles, and other remarkable curiosities encountered on tours through Britain. It combines site descriptions, measured plans, engraved plates, and maps with interpretive commentary that evaluates monuments in Roman and pre‑Roman contexts. The volume reproduces a medieval itinerary with annotations and gathers essays, field notes, and drawings intended for a larger study of ancient remains. Practical itineraries, indices, and geographic notes accompany the observations, producing a blend of topographical description, visual documentation, and antiquarian argument aimed at recording and explaining visible traces of the past.

About the Author

William Stukeley

William Stukeley (1687–1765) was an English antiquarian and physician, best known for his pioneering studies of prehistoric monuments in Britain. His works, including "Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids," reflect his deep interest in the ancient Druids and their religious practices. Stukeley's detailed observations and illustrations contributed significantly to the understanding of megalithic structures and their cultural significance. He also authored "Abury, A Temple of the British Druids, With Some Others, Described," where he explored the ceremonial landscape of Avebury. His writings blend archaeology, history, and philosophy, marking him as a notable figure in the early development of archaeology as a discipline.