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West Kennet Long Barrow

Ancestors Project

Peter is co-ordinating the most in depth, interdisciplinary study of West Kennet Long Barrow, near Avebury, ever undertaken. It will probably result in a book. Peter wants help in covering all aspects of the site to be covered: Ley Lines, acoustics, dowsing, earth energies, psychic experiences, astronomy, orbs, excavations, the paranormal, its symbolism, place in the Goddess landscape and more. This is including on site work with clairvoyants, mediums, channellers, shamans, dowsers and musicians.

Please send us you photos of orb etc, plus your meditations, channelling, shamanic and healing experiences. Full credits will be given if used. All welcome – send us your personal connections with this incredible sacred place: Contact

Books by Peter Knight

“…profound gifts”

1) Thirteen Moons (immediately below) 2) Ancient Stones of Dorset 3) Sacred Dorset

4) Dorset Pilgrimages (A Millennium Handbook)

5) NEW: The Wessex Astrum - Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape

(6) CD-ROM (7) DVD – Chambered Tombs of Europe

1) Thirteen Moons ~ Conversations with the Goddess

A “factual novel” - Illustrated - 352p – RRP £9.99 - ISBN: 978 1 905553 15 0

First published by Stone Seeker Publishing, January 2007

Signed copies from author £9.99 + p&p.

NOW BACK IN PRINT (updated ed.) on St George’s Day 2010

About the book

Sample of reviews:

“ a font of wisdom and knowledge… fascinating from beginning to end”

Diana Cooper (Cygnus Review)

“Bought your book 13 Moons. I am in awe of it and want to share the knowledge. I'd also like to get a half dozen of the books to share with others here in the US. It has had a profound affect on my spiritual path, I want to spread the joy! “

Cathy Prettyman, USA.

“ Once in a blue moon, a special book like Peter Knight’s comes along…”

Geoff Ward, author of Spirals – Patterns of Existence

“No sooner had I left the shop and settled on the grass by the Devils Chair (Avebury) my nose was glued…. page after page, you know that feeling you get when its going to be a good read… Thirteen Moons has opened my mind and soul. I understand it was YOUR pilgrimage with the earth mother, but the more I read the more I felt I was with you on your journey.”

Mandi (Hampshire)

“I am just reading 13 Moons and have found it most inspiring and interesting –

especially in relation to earth energies at sacred sites.” Len Stafford.

“What an awesome read… incredible!”

Rose Schreier, Las Vegas, USA.

“I bought a copy of 13 Moons from you… and wanted to say I thought it was fantastic!
I am inspired to go to Avebury & hug stones!”

Jen Smith (Surrey)

“The text contains a wealth of information about sacred sites, megalithic monuments,

ley lines and folk tradition in the British Isles. This is the author's area of expertise.”

Druid Network website

“This humorous, semi-autobiographical novel makes brilliant reading… I can readily identify with the sites

and events described, and the fascinating encounters with totems, real-life animals, spirits, trees and, last but not least,

the omnipresent Goddess. The description of his journey was fun to read and the chronological

divisions into the chapters of his [the hero’s] itinerary made reading easier.”

Pauline Johnson, English Dept, Kiel University (review for Society of Ley Hunters.)

“This is both a profound and a profoundly excellent book… Parallels with Celestine Prophecy and The Da Vinci Code

will inevitably be drawn, but the truth is that this is a far, far better book… deserves to become a widely

read classic and I would love it to appear as a standard textbook on the reading lists of all courses on comparitive

religion, ecology and philosophy… the book has the potential to lead Mankind to fulfilment and love… Superb – buy it now.”

Jerry Bird, Editor, Merry Meet magazine (Spring issue, 2007).

“Peter writes with perceptive humour and keeps the mystical conversations with the Goddess

balanced with a down-to-earth reality… woven deftly into this lively narrative are important

esoteric threads… has a solid ring of truth which kept me reading.”

Jan Morgan Wood (editor), Sacred Hoop magazine.

“… an easy and entertaining read which flows as smoothly as the earth energies it describes.”

Roger Guttridge, Dorset author and journalist.

“… a strong ecological message… how to live in harmony with the planet…”

Daily Echo, Feb. 2007

“Bought your book at the Surrey Dowsers and have just finished it – I enjoyed it very much and agreed wholeheartedly with the content – thank you!  Shall now send it up to a friend in Scotland who is very connected to Mother Earth and I know that she will love it too.” Heather.

“I picked up a copy of your book The Thirteen Moons after my first visit to the Goddess Temple

in Glastonbury and I have to say it had me hooked throughout”.

Janice Pritchard, Somerset.

“I was instantly drawn to your book, and now I know why. It was humorous, inspiring and reconnecting for me… it made me realise what are the most important things in Life again. Thank you for the gift that is your book.”

Sally Bull.

“… the book makes full use of Knight’s years of research and personal experience… providing both the locations

and the background knowledge for Thirteen Moons… lucidly and impressively conveyed…”

Roger Guttridge, Blackmore Vale Magazine. March 2007.

“The author’s humour and the ‘conversations’ with the Goddess are balanced with reality, making full use of his

research, experiences of sacred sites and knowledge of earth mysteries… a very informative read.”

South West Connection Magazine.

“Thirteen Moons is a passionate attempt to connect us with Nature and ancient wisdom…

Inspirational and uncomplicated… an accessible and optimistic rallying cry…”

Western Daily Press, Feb. 2007

“… a novel, but includes a huge amount of genuine earth mysteries info on British sacred sites.”

Inner Bookshop, Oxford.

“I have just finished your book, and I would like to say thank you. I feel I have at last found a book

that will make sense of my path… in a non-threatening, easy to read way.”

Caroline, Wiltshire.

“Thirteen Moons is absolutely fabulous, couldn't put it down. So nice to feel like I'm not alone regarding wyrd

experiences I've had over the years… keep up the good work.”

Tammy Nash (via e-mail)

Thirteen Moons – Conversations with the Goddess is Peter Knight’s fifth book, published in February 2007 by Stone Seeker Publishing. In 2007 we witnessed thirteen full moons – there are two in June! The book’s launch is being complemented by a series of illustrated presentations by the author, each consisting of images and insights from the novel - At sacred sites across Europe, the Goddess has revealed lessons concerning leys lines, earth energies, sacred sites, ecological issues, the Grail, Mary Magdalene, crop circles, sacred geometry and how to connect with the Earth Spirit. She divulges what the human experience is really about and how we can live fulfilling lives in harmony with the Planet – before it’s too late! Signed copies are available direct from the author or at any of his events.

Articles based on Thirteen Moons have appeared in SW Connection, Avalon Magazine and Pentacle.

Overview of the book:

If you were out one night in a ruined church, how would you react if your head were suddenly filled with an elder voice professing to be the Earth Goddess? This happened to our hero, just an ordinary chap really, on a somewhat disillusioned spiritual path. His world was turned inside out. Through him the Earth Mother has revealed profound insights on how to interact with the land and sacred sites. He is shown such secrets as the meaning of the Grail, Mary Magdalene, crop circles, sacred sites, ley lines, earth energies, sacred geometry, to help us reconnect with the Earth and learn what the human experience is really about. Visions, dreams and synchronicities guide him to receive ancient wisdom at Rosslyn Chapel and Temple Church (two Da Vinci Code localities), Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, the New Forest, as well as Ireland, Brittany and Dartmoor, including spectacular visions from the top of the London Eye. Along the way he meets his totem animals, converses with the Oak King and others who revere the Goddess. However, he also encounters opposition to the new teachings, from those who hold more orthodox beliefs. His astonishing journey reveals profound messages for Mankind, including 13 Insights - before it’s too late!

Incredibly, Thirteen Moons is semi-autobiographical, as Peter Knight draws upon his own research and knowledge of our spiritual heritage. Much of Peter’s own spiritual journey unfolded whilst researching Thirteen Moons, mirroring his own simultaneous growth. He retells, through the hero’s exploits, many of his own discoveries and profound experiences at sacred sites. The novel is refreshingly laced with the author’s caustic humour and strewn with amusing anecdotes, including his own take on religion and personal growth.

Thirteen Moons also contains details of the localities visited by our hero, as well as particulars of the 13 Moons Tours, offering the chance to experience these sacred sites with the author, so that you too can walk the path of 13 Moons.

Would you like to host a Thirteen Moons presentation? Contact Peter for an inspiring, illustrated talk based on the book.

Click here for signed copies of Thirteen Moons direct from Peter for £9.99 + P&P 1.50

2) Ancient Stones of Dorset £12.95

13^th Anniversary and still in print! The Classic work on Dorset’s sacred sites and ley lines.

Published in 1996 by Power Publications

208 pp (gloss finish), 147 photographs and 132 drawings, bibliography, index

Still the most comprehensive work on Dorset’s stone circles, megaliths and ancient crosses

Maps of dozens of ley lines, plus site plans, diagrams and directions/grid references.

The first edition sold out! Recently reprinted, and still selling steady!

Signed copies are available direct (Click here).

Signed copies by credit card via this link to Amazon.co.uk (Peter is the seller “Stoneseeker2” –

his entry says “signed copies from the author”)

Sample of reviews:

“An indispensable guide to Dorset’s ancient places.”

Dorset Echo.

“Peter Knight has put a lot of work into this… it fulfils the needs of stone-hunting visitors to Dorset.”

Ley Hunter Magazine.

“… very comprehensive description of standing stones and sites in Dorset, interspersed with extra snippets of historical information, and many details of ley lines, plans and sketches.”

Megalithic.co.uk

“Well, I live in Dorset and I didn’t know one tenth of the sites that Peter has catalogued in this fascinating labour of love. Designed as a book to be used `in the field`, Ancient Stones Of Dorset covers its subject in painstaking detail from obvious sites such as The Nine Stones near Dorchester, to old reports of stones now long vanished. With much folklore included, and many a ley line, this is a Neolithic winner!”

Andrew Trowbridge, Dorset.

“It is the most comprehensive survey of its type ever accomplished for Dorset’s sacred stone sites …… This is a necessary book for the megalithic enthusiast and a good buy at the price… Peter Knight has worked hard on his task, delivering a very presentable volume incorporating much original research”.

Dr Terence Meaden, author and archaeologist.

“What a wonderful reference and it makes learning to dowse in Dorset so much more fun and accessible”

P Haywood, Blandford, Dorset.

“Peter has come up with a very comprehensive description of stones in Dorset.”

FetchBook.co.uk

“Recommended reading… a carefully researched compendium of Dorset sites.”

David Mitchell.

“Congratulations on your books Ancient Stones of Dorset and Sacred Dorset. They are fascinating, very readable and difficult to put down. We are now eager to visit sites again and look more closely due to greater awareness. Thank you for that”.

Tricia and Gerry Byrne, Poole, Dorset.

3) Sacred Dorset ~ On the Path of the Dragon £12.95

Published in 1998 by Capall Bann Publishing

292pp, 119 photographs and 82 line drawings, bibliography, index

The most thorough work on Dorset’s ancient spiritual heritage

Includes hill forts, wells and springs, the Cerne Giant, the sun and moon, folklore, Dorset Cursus,

burial mounds, the Green Man, trees, ley lines, fairies, dragons, giants & much more…

Signed copies are available direct (Click here).

Sample of Reviews:

“This richly illustrated book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient and sacred landscape of Dorset”

Prediction Magazine

“Archaeological sits happily alongside information obtained by dowsers …… There is something in it for everybody …it really is a must!”

Fatea

“The book is a relaxed but informative read, balanced with information, anecdotes and personal observations … a fascinating journey into a hitherto unknown history of the area”.

Daily Echo.

“I have just read your book Sacred Dorset, which I really enjoyed. I have recently moved to the area and your book has inspired me to visit many sites you mention.”

Caroline Blake, Osmington, Dorset.

“Congratulations on your books Ancient Stones of Dorset and Sacred Dorset. They are fascinating, very readable and difficult to put down. We are now eager to visit sites again and look more closely due to greater awareness. Thank you for that”.

Tricia and Gerry Byrne, Poole, Dorset.

4) Dorset Pilgrimages ~ A Millennium Handbook £6.95

(with Mike Power)

Published in 2000 by Power Publications

144pp (gloss finish), with over 100 photographs, route maps, line drawings, index

Newly envisioned day-long pilgrimages across Dorset

Includes sections on the mind-set of pilgrimages, what to take, how to approach them and more.

Sacred sites, such as churches, stone circles, burial mounds and wells, are visited en route

Pocket-sized, can be taken out on the pilgrimage walks.

Signed copies are available direct (Click here).

Signed copies using credit cards via Amazon.co.uk (Peter is seller “Stoneseeker2”)

Sample of reviews:

“The content is incredible… cover to cover filled with interesting sketches & vignettes… there is a feel that Peter has let you in on some secrets of which few people know”.

Steve Hawker (Dorset)

5) The Wessex Astrum –

Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape

(Co-author: Toni Perrott)

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The groundbreaking new book sending ripples around the Earth Mysteries world!

Pub. Oct 1^st 2008 by Stone Seeker Publishing

£13.99. 275pp, large paperback, B&W illustrations and maps, index, resources.

ISBN: 978-0-9560342-0-5

Signed copies direct: click here

Signed copies from authors via Amazon.co.uk: click here

Now available from branches of Waterstones and the British Society of Dowsers!

Details of the book follow below, after some recent quotes/reviews:

“An absolute must for all dowsers!”

Dowsing Today – British Society of Dowsers magazine

“… a revelation from Mother Earth… let its geometry works its magic..”

Nicholas R Mann

“Wow! What a read!  Peter and Toni's beautifully written and presented book brings our native landscape to life with new meaning, while revealing its sacred geometry. The book is meticulously researched, with many photos and fascinating histories of the many ancient Earth sites, churches, and holy springs which form the Wessex Astrum. The book is a tribute to the wisdom of ancient beings who possessed infinitely more knowledge of the Earth than we appear to have today. Let us honour those ancestors and learn from them, for by so doing we become worthy of our place on this beautiful planet. This book can help us to do that. I look forward to many exciting sunny days of discovery and exploration of the fascinating places described in The Wessex Astrum.”

Diane Rigby-Edwards

“The hypothesis is well constructed and well explained …a fine book following the true tradition of Earth Mysteries …

Get it – use it.”

Alan Bowers, Editor, Society of Ley Hunters Newsletter.

“For anyone interested in sacred landscape, this book is an essential and inspiring guide…… there is a deep mystery at work here, full of synchronicity and unfoldings…… far too much information to be absorbed in a single read…… highly recommended!”

Mike Jones, The Oracle magazine, Nov 08.

“… backed up with a huge amount of historical and archaeological research……”

Roger Guttridge (Blackmore Vale Magazine, Dec 2008)

“ I have greatly enjoyed The Wessex Astrum. It is a most interesting addition to our knowledge and could lead on

to further discoveries… … Well done for a really valuable book and an enjoyable read”.

Michael A Hodges (ley lines researcher and author of Here Be Dragons)

“I've been reading the Wessex Astrum and am enjoying it immensely. It's a wonderful way of 're-enchanting' the landscape, or at least our perception of it, and you have a  gift for making the reader 'feel' the places described, which you bring to life and provide just the right balance of experiential insight, and historical and mythological depth... Well done! ”

Rose-Marie Farwell (France)

“… imagine my utter joy and deep pleasure in reading your book, Wessex Astrum; Ordnance Survey sheets spread all over the table, and hanging

on your every word. I just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU.”

Mike (Hastings)

The book was recently featured in The Oracle Magazine, the BSD Magazine, Watkins Review,

the Nov 2008 Newsletter of Society of Leyhunters and the Dec 08 Blackmore Vale Magazine

Overview of The Wessex Astrum:

This remarkable book has already received praise from Peter and Toni’s peers and fellow researchers. It presents their astounding new discovery of an ancient hexagram Y over 50 miles long, encoded onto the Wessex landscape, involving the “big three” -Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury. Two of its defining lines are the famous St Michael Line (the section between Glastonbury and Avebury) and one of the “Bluestones Triangle” lines, involving Stonehenge and the Preseli Mountains, described by Robin Heath. Also involved are numerous sacred hills, abbeys, holy springs and wells, Knights Templar sites, hill forts, ancient tombs and many other sacred places. No other landscape figure has before linked Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Avebury, the St Michael Line and the Bluestones Triangle – the Wessex Astrum links all these elements and more! In fact, the only truly accurate section of the St Michael Line is the section that lies within the Wessex Astrum – so which came first!

This book will astound you, as over 500 miles of alignments forming this incredible landscape wonder are detailed; Peter Knight and Toni Perrott tell their own their personal journey of discovery, as each chapter follows each line in turn, uncovering new revelations; they travelled up and down each of the lines - new megaliths were discovered, energy flows dowsed, secret symbolism decoded, images of a very pregnant Mary Magdalene and much more: Sacred geometry, holy caves, Knights Templar and Freemasonic sites, were found on the St Michael Line, plus dragon symbolism in churches. Incredibly, several hexagram crop formations of recent years had manifest on Astrum lines, and three of Wiltshire’s white horses gallop along the lines of this landscape wonder.

The book is profusely illustrated with images and original maps are also given, enabling the reader to follow the lines across the landscape and grid references of sites given throughout; this is in fact the priority of the authors, that the reader should follow in their footsteps, to discover a landscape of magic and wonder, and ancient landscape of our distant ancestors.

Has comprehensive index, plus resources and related websites, etc.

Local launches and book-signings now ongoing – click here

Would you like to host a talk or book-signing based on The Wessex Astrum?

Peter’s info and photos now on MySpace.com http://www.myspace.com/wessexastrum

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Visit places featured in the book with Peter Knight: -

April 11. NEW! Drumming and Gong Bath - Yorkhouse Cave, Brockley Combe, Somerset. (½ day) This ancient cave was the home of a crone and a hermit, and is hidden in woods at the top of Brockley Combe ravine (once known as Wolf Combe). It stands at the meeting of Astrum Lines, connecting it with Stonehenge and the Preseli Mountains. Join us for this magical shamanic gathering. Numbers limited due to size of cave. £10.

May 1. NEW! Beltaine Pilgrimage in Wiltshire. (½ day tour) A walk along the ridge connecting Wiltshire’s highest hills, Tan Hill and Milk Hill. Includes Adam’s Grave tomb and Alton Barnes white horse. All sites are on the Wessex Astrum Astrum lines converging on Avebury. Dowsing, leys and glorious views. £15.

May 27. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical, profound evening, in which a small group will go up to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the moonrise (full moon is just after midnight), before descending into candlelit chambers to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians and gong bath. Numbers strictly limited due to nature of event and size of tomb. £10.

June 21. West Kennet Solstice Celebration. Evening. Start: 7.00pm. A magical, profound evening, in which a small group will go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the half-moon rise before descending into the candlelit chambers of the tomb to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians. Numbers limited due to nature of event/ size of tomb. £10.

June 27. Shamanic Gathering in Yorkhouse Cave. NEW! (½ day). Brockley Combe, Somerset. Shamanic drumming in this ancient cave is hidden in woods at the top of Brockley Combe ravine. It stands at a key locality at the meeting of Astrum Lines, between Stonehenge and the Preseli Mountains. Numbers limited due to size of cave. £10.

July 4. Oliver’s Castle & Mother Anthony’s Well. NEW! (½ day). The St Michael Line, which goes through the middle of the Wessex Astrum, crosses this magnificent Wiltshire hill, with its stunning views. The Mary and Michael currents of the St Michael Line converge here, and we will dowse their pulse. We will later descend to Mother Anthony’s Well, site of a Roman Temple, where natural springs bubble up in a magical copse, where we will hold a drumming and earth healing circle. £15.

July 10. Stonehenge. Book via Thames Valley Dowsers.

July 25. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical evening, in which a small group will go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the moon rise (full moon is later that night), before descending into the candlelit chambers of the tomb to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians, plus gong bath. Numbers strictly limited due to nature of event and size of tomb. £10.

Aug 1. Dowsing, Sacred Geometry and Astronomy of Avebury. NEW! (Full day tour). Five lines of the Wessex Astrum converge at Avebury, the world’s largest stone circle. Dowsing instruction will be given as we follow the currents of the St Michael Line around the huge stones, and look at the symbolism of these ancient megaliths. The astronomical alignments of the stones will also be covered, as well as the latest discoveries on the stellar associations, and Avebury’s place in the Wessex Astrum hexagon. £25.

Aug 24. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical evening, in which a small group will go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the full moon rise, before descending into the candlelit chambers, to chant, drum and didge. £10.

Sept 23. Autumn Equinox Full Moon Drumming. Evening. See July 25 & Aug 24 events for details. £10.

Oct. 10. Avebury by Torchlight. NEW! An evening walk around the world’s largest stone circle, from dusk into darkness, looking at the symbolism of these shamanic stones, all under the gentle light of the crescent moon. Bring a torch and your imagination! £10.

Dec 21. Winter Solstice Full Moon Drumming. Late afternoon/early evening. West Kennet long barrow, Avebury. On the shortest day, on which there is also to be an eclipse. Bring your drums and your voice for this magical gathering at the darkest time of the year. £10.

Click here for the full 2010 tour programme

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CD-ROM by Peter Knight

“Let this guide really open your mind” Malcolm Osborn

Earth Mysteries ~

An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Britain

The most comprehensive guide to British earth mysteries ever published!

Limited edition out on a groundbreaking CD-ROM

Compatible with Microsoft Word on Windows 98 or newer

A massive 365mb of information on one CD-ROM!

95 categories in A-Z format, from Avebury to Acoustics, from Dowsing to Dolmens, from Ley Lines to Liminality, Stonehenge to Serpents,

and Earth Energies to Entoptics.

Hundreds of hyperlinks, plus places to visit, maps, resources, and much more…

Click here to read four free samples from the A-Z section.

More than 200 colour photographs!

The CD Rom is user friendly, photo-packed and packed with illustrations. It should be used as a website – with hundreds of hyperlinks to take you anywhere on the massive site within seconds. The work has been a labour of love, the culmination of Peter’s own findings over 15 years, as well as a pulling together of the latest research by other authors, such as Paul Devereux, David Elkington, Graham Hancock, John Michell, Terence Meaden, Julian Cope, Danny Sullivan, Paul Broadhurst and Hamish Miller, as well as several academics. Many of the stunning images come from these accredited researchers.

Great value at only £7.99 (+ £1.00 p&p) from the author

Signed copies available directly to UK customers (click here)

Overseas orders using credit cards can be placed at the following secure site. Just click on: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/shop/peter_knight.htm

Sample of reviews

“A very good & comprehensive CD-R” – Cheryl Straffon, author/researcher: www.meynmamvro.co.uk

“This is so obviously a labour of love, a massive reference work, with beautiful illustrations, and with hyper-links to enable quick movement throughout the whole work… Peter’s love for, and amazing empathy with EM, really shines throughout. The 95 A-Z categories are more than sufficient to cover all aspects of EM, they are well researched and written in a very easy to understand style…  I have really enjoyed this Encyclopaedia … on a cold wet day, make yourself a hot drink, get comfortable in front of the PC and let this guide really open your mind… thanks Peter I just love it”.

Malcolm Osborn (reviewing for Andy Burnham, megalithic.co.uk)

“This CD-ROM comes well packaged in a tastefully presented crystal case… comprehensive and it is indeed well illustrated… we really need more things like this to promote earth mysteries”.

Northern Earth Magazine.

“The work is profusely illustrated with over 200 colour photos, many completely filling your screen with stunning images of sunrises and other evocative scenes… the ultimate up-to-date overview of both the history and latest theories in the amazing world of earth mysteries… an invaluable guide to British sacred sites and ancient wisdom”.

The Watkins Review, Summer 2004.

(7) DVD – “Chambered Tombs of Europe”

Pub: 2009. £9.99

Filmed by Nautilus AV.

This 1¼ hr long DVD was filmed at the 2009 Convention of Alternative Archaeology and Earth Mysteries. It features Peter discussing and showing images of chambered tombs and dolmens from such places as Sardinia, Malta, Brittany, Ireland and Portugal. He demonstrates both the similarities and the variations in design of the different areas, as well as the multi-functional and experiential aspects of these ancients sites.

Signed copies direct from Peter.

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About Peter Knight & Pete’s Blog

Peter on MySpace.com http://www.myspace.com/wessexastrum

Hi everyone!

I live in Wiltshire, close to the magical landscape of Avebury, and I am well known in the South for my lively and enthusiastic workshops, convention lectures and field trips about topics relating to our ancient heritage (click here for details). I am co-founder of the Dorset Earth Mysteries Group (see DEMG), an active troupe of enthusiasts who hold meetings in Bournemouth as well as field trips to sacred sites. In 2005 I instigated the first ever Convention of Alternative Archaeology and Earth Mysteries, now held annually in October in Dorset, offering a platform to both new and established speakers and authors. I am an Honorary Member of both the Antiquarian Society and the Wessex Dowsers, an Adult Education Tutor on archaeology and earth mysteries, and have held seminars at Bournemouth University. I am a freelance magazine writer, and have appeared on radio and TV, most notably on Channel 4 with Monty Don in Don Roamin’. A video of my work appears on the BBC/Dorset website. I also host the Ancient Ambient Chill-Out, combining large-screen images of sacred sites and tribal cultures with funky music (click here for details).

My interests include walking, drumming, dowsing, visiting sacred sites, and photography. I am a proud father, vegetarian, and Reiki Master. I follow a Goddess-inspired spirituality, yet honour and respect the wisdom of other spiritualities and religions.

2007 was a busy year, as I was asked to speak at Megalithomania, the Conference of Lost Knowledge, and at the Metageum in Malta, as well as several festivals.

2008 was even busier!, It included the new book coming out, talks at several festivals, and in October I spoke at the big Sacred Earth conference in Vermont, USA, my first ever talk and workshop in the States! The year was nicely rounded off with a great day book-signing at the Henge Shop in Avebury, followed by a tour of the stones. We hope to return there for Beltaine 2010.

2009 saw me talk for the first time at both the Crop Circle Convention in Marlborough, and at the Convention of the British Society of Dowsers, both prestigious events. I also attended and gave talks at Metageum and the Beltaine Bash, both in London. It was my busiest year in terms of public and private tours, which is great as there is a real growth in interest in ancient sacred sites.

Pete’s Blog (updated monthly-ish!)

June 8. Hi everyone! Been so, so busy lately with private tours and with re-editing and republishing Thirteen Moons. Went to get the copies from the publisher in Wales, visiting the Preseli Mountains on the way! We bought back a piece of the famous Blue Stones, which we are going to include in a stone circle in our garden. Have also set up the West Kennet Long Barrow Project, the most in depth study of the sacred site ever undertaken. Hopefully it will result in a book. More details: click here.

Jan 1^st – a new beginning. New US President, new hope. What a breath of fresh air after the catastrophic and genocide of Gaze, scenes of which reduced me to tears at times. It looks like being another busy year for me; I shall be speaking at several major events, such as the international Metageum in London, the Crop Circle Conference in Marlborough, as well as festivals, as well as promoting the new book, The Wessex Astrum, through more book signings and talks. I am moving house in February 2009, from a farm in Dorset to a Georgian house in Calne in Wiltshire. I am really excited that I will be living just a few miles from Avebury, which I love and feel very connected with. New year – new home: change is never a bad thing – just look at Nature, she never stands still. My father’s ashes were scattered at nearby West Kennet Long Barrow, so I shall now be able to spend more time there. I shall be doing a book-signing on May 2^nd (Beltaine) at the Henge Shop at Avebury, with my best friend and co-author Toni Perrott – followed by a tour of the stone circle. Please join us! I am certainly looking forward to Spring, for although I acknowledge and honour all aspects of the changing cycles of the year, I am a real sun lover! Can’t wait to lie naked on the grass at some isolated sacred site again – to connect all of my being with the Great Mother.

Feb 28 Update: Had a great week this week. We had a room-full at the Wessex Dowsers and had a great night as I unveiled The Wessex Astrum to the audience. Before then, though, a real surprise: I was made an Honorary Member of the Wessex Dowsers, for my services to the subject and the help I had given them over the year. I felt really humbled to be given this by people whom I really admire for their skills and work on dowsing over the years. Thanks everyone.

Spring has sprung – snowdrops and sunshine. The Goddess awakens. I indeed now to go walk the sacred Wiltshire landscape which I have so recently moved to.

October 6^th Update: Wow what a summer and autumn! It has been my busiest year yet, what with tours for groups, private tours for Americans and my own tour programme, and doing the rounds of book-signings and talks about The Wessex Astrum. I talked at OOTO, the Metageum Conference, The Marlborough Crop Circle Conference, The British Soc of Dowsers Convention, the Beltaine Bash, and others. My feet have hardly touched the ground as my message of reconnecting with the ancient sites continues to be well received. It is very emotional for me sometimes when I stand before people who are so enthusiastic about what I have to say. I really feel that I am doing exactly what I am meant to be doing at this time. Thanks everyone for hearing my message and helping me walk my talk. I am also, more than ever, connecting with the landscape around Avebury, now that I have moved to Calne. The landscape is calling me more than ever, and is revealing to me even more of its mysteries.

November 1 : Happy Samhain everyone. I spent the day touring sacred sites of Kent, including the great Coldrum chambered tomb and we ended up at Kit’s Coty dolmen, just after sunset. We drummed around the ancient stones as the full moon rose – hmmm… I love my life! I see the leaves change and the air get colder. The land is readying itself for winter – but the Great Mother does not sleep. I had an incredible connection with the archangel Uriel too – the angel of ancient earth wisdom. Any info on him/her would be appreciated.

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“Your Stonehenge and Avebury tour was remarkable, memorable, and breath taking. Thank you so much.”

John and Nancy Stagner, Louisville, USA

“… I just wanted to thank you once again for your wonderful tour of Avebury and Stone henges. It was a very special day for me, reconnecting me with some aspects of myself that had lain quiet for a while. We were particularly taken with Avebury and the West Kennet long barrow…”

Alison Robb and family, Adelaide, Australia.

“… the highlight of our trip to England was your tour of Stonehenge and Avebury... 

… Thanks for a very entertaining and informative tour.”

Sam & Utahna Hancock, USA.

“My deep thanks for a truly eye-opening and informative day … this will undoubtedly remain

the highlight of my trip to the UK”

Rob Millette, USA.

“Thank you SO much for yesterday - an extraordinary day in so manyways, made all the more pleasant

and special by your amazing wisdom and humility. We love the way you work!”

Pauline and Alan.

Stone Seeker Tours was launched in 2006 by Peter Knight, ancient sites author and sacred sites guide for over 10 years. His aim is to encourage people to interact with and experience ancient places and the landscape, offering expert guides at reasonable prices.

So are you looking for a private 1-1 tour? Or are you looking for day or half-day outings for your group? Have you got a coach party wishing to visit and experience heritage places? How about a trip to one of our world famous heritage sites, like Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, Dartmoor, Brittany or Dorset? We can even supply a mini-bus (see below).

Stone Seeker Tours specialises in tailor-made excursions to sacred sites. You bring the people, we provide the guides and the experience. The following subjects are expertly covered, and individual subjects can be included or excluded at your request, depending on the group:

Sacred Archaeology ~ Ancient astronomical alignments  ~ Ley Lines and sacred geometry

Earth energies and dowsing  ~ Myth and folklore  ~  Drumming and healing circle at end of day

Our expert guide, Peter Knight, has been taking parties around sacred sites for many years, including retirement, Rotary Club and local history societies, but also including a wide variety of "alternative" groups, such as dowsers, healing circles, self-growth groups and such. He has a relaxed manner, a good sense of humour and is very enthusiastic about his subject, making for entertaining and informative tours. His trips are a spiritual experience as he takes us into the living landscape of the Goddess.

Sample of localities:

Stonehenge  (can include Woodhenge and Old Sarum) – Avebury (bigger than Stonehenge and hands-on!) – Dartmoor (stone circles and stone rows) – Glastonbury (St Michael Line, the Tor, Abbey, Chalice Well etc) – Dorset stone circles and barrows – Maiden Castle - Brittany – Ancient Winchester - Sacred Cornwall – Malta - Jersey Dolmens - Ancient Dorchester – Southern Ireland prehistoric tombs – Sacred Winchester – Ancient Dorchester

Peter also has in-depth knowledge of other areas, so please enquire!

Private Tours of Glastonbury - Stonehenge Tours - Avebury Tours

– pick-up’s from Salisbury

For private 1-1 tours of Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Avebury, 3 people or less can be picked up at Salisbury train station for a very personal one-to-one tour of these magical places, plus crop circles and other sites not included on normal tours. On the Stonehenge/Avebury Day you will see the Alton Barnes White Horse, Avebury henge (the world’s biggest stone circle), the 5,500 yr old chambered tomb of West Kennet, Silbury Hill, a stone avenue, and then to the unique monument of Stonehenge. The tours include Peter’s expert knowledge and tuition in dowsing and earth energies, ley lines, astronomy, any crop circles that may be in the area (in season), as well as optional meditations and drumming inside the ancient 5,500 yr old tomb! The day also includes details of the huge landscape hexagram, The Wessex Astrum, which Peter and Toni Perrott uncovered, involves Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Avebury.

Salisbury Station pick-up. There is a regular train service from London Waterloo and other cities in the South.

Cost: only £100 for the group for the whole day! (Max 3 people - that could work out at only £33 per person!).

These 1-1 tours run all year round! For more details of the private tour of Avebury and Stonehenge with images click on link below:

http://www.londontoolkit.com/tours/stoneseeker.htm or contact Peter direct.

“The Stonehenge/Avebury trip with you was the highlight of my week in England.”

Norman E Muller, (Vermont, USA)

“Both Anne and I wish to thank you for our most interesting tour. We both felt that without your commentary we would not have understood Stonehenge. You were very informative and helpful in answering our many questions. We will pass on your name and contact information to any of our friends who come over to the United Kingdom. Obviously, we will recommend your services. Again, thank you for the day.

Anne and Henry Manwell”. (USA)

“I will tell everyone even considering a trip to sacred stone sites about you and the terrific experience you provided us.”

Mark Scanlon (Kansas, USA)

“You are a wealth of information, and I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed every minute of our time with you.

In particular, the drumming at the tomb was extremely moving. I will never ever forget it.”

Susan (East Coast, USA)

Mini-Bus Tours with Peter from London

Peter has linked up with London Toolkit, a tour company with many years experience, to bring people on private tours of over 3 people to Stonehenge, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow and Avebury Henge for magical, experiential tours. Pick-up points around London, or direct from your hotel. Follow this link for details of these magical days out: http://www.londontoolkit.com/tours/stoneseeker.htm

Mini-Bus Tours from Dorset

Peter is liasing with Discover Dorset Tours to provide mini-bus excursions to sacred sites. You bring the people, and we will provide the expert guide and experienced, insured drivers and transport. Contact them direct for details:

Tel: 01202 557007. Website: www.discoverdorset.co.uk

Bookings:

Peter Knight is a very sought-after guide so book up as soon as possible – well in advance.

Payment for private tours is by cash on the day – an invoice/receipt can be given.

Enquiries to: stoneseeker@waitrose.com or Tel: 0775 408 2691

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Peter’s Forthcoming Events Diary

Updated July 8, 2010

“We will remember the beautiful day spent with you and feel full of gratitude to you for this unforgettable present you gave to us” Claude Renault (France)

“Thanks for the great tour last year. That was one of the best tours I have ever taken and I rave about it to everyone.

Let me know if you ever get to Chicago.” Bob Shay (Chicago, USA)

Events listed below are open to the public. They may be subject to change – and events are often added, so contact Peter for further news. Private tours available to suit.

Many field trips and tours have been fully booked in the past – so book soon!

A) 2010 Walks/Tours B) 2010 Talks and workshops C) Oct 2010 Convention

D) On the BBC

A) Walks and Tours 2010 – Many prices as last year! “Experiential and Profound”

Most of 2010’s tours are based upon Peter’s groundbreaking book The Wessex Astrum.

April 11. NEW! Drumming and Gong Bath - Yorkhouse Cave, Brockley Combe, Somerset. (½ day) This ancient, natural cave was the home of a crone and a hermit, and is hidden in woods at the top of Brockley Combe ravine (once known as Wolf Combe). It stands at the meeting of Wessex Astrum Lines, connecting it with Glastonbury, Stonehenge and the Preseli Mountains. Join us for this magical shamanic gathering, with drumming, chanting and gong bath. Numbers limited due to size of cave. £10.

May 1. NEW! Beltaine Pilgrimage in Wiltshire. (½ day tour) A walk along the ridge connecting Wiltshire’s highest hills, Tan Hill and Milk Hill. Includes Adam’s Grave tomb and Alton Barnes white horse. All sites are on the Wessex Astrum Astrum lines converging on Avebury. Dowsing, ley lines and glorious ridgeway views. £15.

May 23. Vale of the White Horse. Full day tour. NEW! A magical tour where the St Michael Line meets the Belinus Line, east of Avebury. Includes Wayland’s Smithy long barrow, dowsing the prehistoric White Horse at Uffington, a meditation on Dragon Hill, walking and dowsing Uffington Castle, and a visit to Uffington Church, where energies converge. A day of leys, earth energies, dowsing and stunning scenery. £20.

May 27. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical, profound evening, in which a small group will go up to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the moonrise (full moon is just after midnight), before descending into candlelit chambers to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians and gong bath. Numbers strictly limited due to nature of event and size of tomb. £10.

June 21. West Kennet Solstice Celebration. Evening. Start: 7.00pm. A magical, profound evening, in which a small group will gather and go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the half-moon rise before descending into candlelit chambers of the tomb to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians. Numbers limited due to nature of event/ size of tomb. £10.

June 27. Shamanic Gathering in Yorkhouse Cave. NEW! (½ day). Brockley Combe, Somerset. Shamanic drumming in this ancient cave is hidden in woods at the top of Brockley Combe ravine. It stands at a key locality at the meeting of Astrum Lines, between Stonehenge and the Preseli Mountains. Numbers limited due to size of cave. £10.

July 4. Oliver’s Castle & Mother Anthony’s Well. NEW! (½ day). The St Michael Line, which goes through the middle of the Wessex Astrum, crosses this magnificent Wiltshire hill, with its stunning views. The Mary and Michael currents of the St Michael Line converge here, and we will dowse their pulse. We will later descend to Mother Anthony’s Well, site of a Roman Temple, where natural springs bubble up in a magical copse, where we will hold a drumming and earth healing circle. £15.

July 10. Stonehenge. Book via Thames Valley Dowsers.

July 25. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical evening, in which a small group will go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the moon rise (full moon is later that night), before descending into the candlelit chambers of the tomb to chant, drum, didge, or simply meditate. Bring your drums and your voice! Guest musicians, plus gong bath. Numbers strictly limited due to nature of event and size of tomb. £10.

Aug 1. Dowsing, Sacred Geometry and Astronomy of Avebury. NEW! (Full day tour). Five lines of the Wessex Astrum converge at Avebury, the world’s largest stone circle. Dowsing instruction will be given as we follow the currents of the St Michael Line around the huge stones, and look at the symbolism of these ancient megaliths. The astronomical alignments of the stones will also be covered, as well as the latest discoveries on the stellar associations, and Avebury’s place in the Wessex Astrum hexagon. £20.

Aug 24. West Kennet Full Moon celebration. Evening. A magical evening, in which a small group will go to West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5,500 year-old chambered mound, to witness the sunset and the full moon rise, before descending into the candlelit chambers, to chant, drum and didge. £10.

Sept 12. Dartmoor Pilgrimage. NEW! Full Day. A circular day walk trekking across the sacred landscape of Dartmoor, visiting three stone circles on the moor, stone rows, isolated megaliths, rugged tors, and a ceremony where we will pass through the holed Tolmen Stone, which rises from a river bed. Includes dowsing, leys, drumming and stunning shamanic landscapes. £20. Bring packed lunch and good walking boots. Toilets at start, end and during lunch.

Sept 23. Autumn Equinox Full Moon Drumming. Evening. See July 25 & Aug 24 events for details. £10.

Oct. 10. Avebury by Torchlight. NEW! An evening walk around the world’s largest stone circle, from dusk into darkness, looking at the symbolism of these shamanic stones, including faces, otherworldly creatures and yin/yang symbolism, all under the gentle light of the crescent moon. Bring a torch and your imagination! £10.

Dec 21. Winter Solstice Full Moon Drumming. Late afternoon/early evening. West Kennet long barrow, Avebury. On the shortest day, on which there is also to be an eclipse, we will gather again for a profound experience inside the 5,700 year-old chambered mound. Bring your drums, rattles and your voice for this magical gathering at the darkest time of the year. Will climax with an Earth-healing circle. £10. 

Peter is also leading the following field trips for the Dorset Earth Mysteries Group. Free to members. £5 non-members. Book with him now!

Sun April 25. Winchester (afternoon walk around King Alfred’s ancient city); ancient stones, dowsing earth energies, Great Hall, Belinus Line sites, etc

Sat May 15. Maiden Castle (evening walk); tumuli, astronomy, leys, Roman temple and more!

Sat Aug. 22. Abbotsbury (afternoon walk); church, Abbey, hilltop chapel, ancient trees, megaliths, leys etc.

Sun June 6. Child Okeford and Hambledon Hill (afternoon walk); church, long barrows, Wessex Astrum leys, glorious views; ending with drumming in yew forest.

“Thank you so much for your incredible tour.

You are a wealth of information, and I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed every minute of our time with you.

In particular, the drumming at the tomb was extremely moving. I will not ever forget it”

Susan Corbett (USA)

Contact Peter to book trips or get on his annual mail-out.

Information on Tours and Walks

1) Peter’s tour programme (day, afternoon, and evening events):

Please be prepared to share your car or travel in another from the start point on some trips – for practical and environmental reasons. Bring packed lunches on full-day events. Full days: 10.00am to 4.00 or 4.30pm, afternoons: 1.00 to 4.00pm, evenings are 7.00pm-ish to 9.30pm-ish. Please book well in advance – trips in the past have been booked up months ahead – places ARE limited. Please enquire for concessions – students, unwaged or Dorset Earth Mysteries Group members. Payment in advance on all walks - cheques payable to P Knight. Details of start times, locations, etc will be sent by return. Dorset Earth Mysteries Group members get 20% discount on full day trips - why not join today? To book group and individual tours of the sacred sites of Dorset, Wiltshire, Glastonbury, Brittany, Dartmoor, Jersey and Southern Ireland please enquire to Stone Seeker Tours

2) Weekend Workshops/Field Trips.

These are non-residential and attendees must find their own travel arrangements to the start point, as well as local accommodation. The cost includes expert tuition on dowsing and leys, mini-bus travel to sites, an evening talk, and entrance to sacred sites that charge an entrance fee (i.e. Stonehenge, Old Sarum, Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well). No food or meals are included, although their will be good stops en route. Please bring good protective clothing, dowsing rods/pendulums, drums (where applicable) and packed lunches (optional).

2010 at Hawkwood College, Gloucs. Peter is doing a workshop in October – http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/.

B) 2010 Talks, Workshops, Book-signings

Peter’s talks are all PowerPoint presentations – with stunning images! This list is updated regularly.

“Thank you for a wonderful talk. It has made me really want to get out in the landscape with 'enquiring' eyes and dowsing rods.”
Sandy Mackenzie, Sussex Dowsers.

“Peter Knight was excellent, one of the best speakers we have ever had.” Angela (Sussex)

Forthcoming events so far arranged… updated regularly! Would your group like to host a talk?

All these events should be open to the public – but check in advance to be sure, as some may require advance booking.

Jan 7. DORSET. Ancient Sites of Malta. NEW TALK! Dorset Earth Mysteries Group. 7.30pm. Allendale Centre, Wimborne. www.dorsetmysteries.org

Jan 17. CORNWALL. The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. Tamar Dowsers, North Hill Village Hall. www.tamar-dowsers.co.uk

Feb 25. LONDON. The Wessex Astrum: Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. London Forum. King and Queen pub, Foley St, W1 . 7.00pm. Tel: 020 8671 5417.

March 1. SOMERSET. The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. 7.30pm. The Vale Group, Stoke Trister, Somerset. Tel: 01963 33360. www.valecentre.co.uk

March 4. WILTSHIRE. Mystical Avebury. Wroughton Historical Society, Wroughton, near Swindon. 7.30pm. Info: 01793 820208.

March 6-7. CORNWALL. The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. Cornwall and Devon Pagan Fed. Conference, Penstowe Manor, Bude. 2 days of talks, stands and funky pagan bands.

March 18. SUSSEX. The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. In Eastbourne.

April 17-18. DEVON. The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape. Fountain Conference, Torquay, Devon. A great weekend of talks and stands. Tel: 01803 316146.

May 8-9. SOMERSET. Peter will be attending Megalithomania, Glastonbury. www.megalithomania.co.uk

May 16. HAMPSHIRE. Dowsing and Earth Energies. Bishop’s Waltham group. Sue: 01489 799740.

May 22. SUSSEX. Peace Circle Mystery School. Peter is holding workshops at this new peace camp. Tel: 01273 688788.

May 24. DORSET. Connecting With Gaia – Lessons from the Movie Avatar. Positive Living Group, Westbourne, Bournemouth. 7.30pm. Brand new talk – lessons and ethics of the Na’vi tribe of the Planet Pandora. Email: sue@suestone.com

May 25. DORSET. Ancient Stones of Dorset. Probus Group, Gillingham. 10.00am.

May 29-31. SOMERSET. Peter will be doing two talks & have his stand at the Earth Mystic Fayre, Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury. Three days of talks and stands at this regular event in funky Glastonbury! Info: www.glastonburyfayres.co.uk

June 23. SOMERSET. Goddess Sites of Malta – The Solstice Lecture. Yeovil Psychic Society, Monmouth Hall, Yeovil. 7.30pm.

June 28. DEVON. Goddess Temples of Malta. Wessex Research Group, Totnes. 7.30pm.

July 1. DORSET. Ancient Stones of Dorset. Probus Group, Wimborne. Lunch. By invitation only.

July 12. SOMERSET. Stolen Images – Pagan Images in Church Symbolism. Taunton Pagan Moot. Mambo Wine Bar, Taunton. 7.30pm. Peter returns to the moot to show how most Christian symbols were ancient pagan symbols that were used for their energetic power, and to help convert people to the new religion.

July 20. HAMPSHIRE. Ancient Wonders of Wessex. Andover U3A Group. 2.00pm. Visitors welcome. Tel: 01264 353972.

Aug. 5-8. DORSET. Gaunts House Summer Gathering Workshops. Peter will be holding three workshops on ancient sites, dowsing, earth energies and how to reconnect with the planet, at Gaunts House Summer Festival. Some of these will be practical dowsing around the grounds, such as at the labyrinth and Star Henge. Will also hold drumming circles in the Star Henge.

Aug. 13-15. WILTSHIRE. Circles of Knowledge Conference, Marlborough. Peter will be talking and leading field trips to Avebury and West Kennet drumming during the this great event. 3 days of talks, trips, stands and workshops. He will again include drumming and gong bath at West Kennet Long Barrow. For info: www.wccsg.com

Sept. 8. SOMERSET. Church Symbolism. Yetminster Historical Society. 2.30pm. Tel: 01935 424 441.

Sept. 17-19. SUSSEX. Peter will be talking at the Out of the Ordinary Festival. Details to follow.

Oct. 3. DORSET. The 7^th Convention of Alternative Archaeology and Earth Mysteries. Poundbury, Dorset. 5 speakers on Rosslyn, sacred geometry, Stonehenge, Malta, and dowsing Cornwall’s stone circles. See special flyer. Advance booking only – in 2009 we were full! £20. Click here for link.

Oct 14. SUSSEX. Thirteen Moons (Conversations with the Goddess) meets AVATAR. 7.30pm. Deerfold Centre, Eastbourne.

Oct. 23. GLOUCS. Earth Energies and Sacred Geometry Workshop, Hawkwood College, Stroud. A day of earth energies dowsing, sacred geometry, earth-healing, culminating in drumming under the full moon. Includes supper & refreshments. A major interactive workshop at this prestigious & beautiful venue, which nestles deep within the Cotswolds. £100. www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk

Oct 30-31. HAMPSHIRE. Peter will be talking and have his book stand at Bishop’s Waltham Mind, Body and Spirit show. Tel: Sue - 01489 799740.

Nov 3. WILTSHIRE. Local Ley Lines and Dowsing. Calne Civic Society, Marden House, Calne. 7.30pm. Open to public. Tel: 01249 816908.

Nov 13-14. Stars and Stones Convention. Peter will have his stand at this major earth mysteries event, which he will talk at in 2011.

Nov 17. WILTSHIRE. Ley Lines and Earth Energies – Fact or Fiction? Probus Group, Chippenham. 2.00pm. Lington Langley Village Hall.

Dec. 11-12. SOMERSET. Mind Body Spirit Show, Bath. Peter will be doing two talks and will have his stand. Info: www.glastonburyfayres.co.uk

2011

April 7. DORSET. West Kennet Long Barrow Ancestors Project,. Dorset Earth Mysteries Group, Stapehill Village Hall, Wimborne. 7.30pm.

April 9-10. LANCS. Peter will be talking at the Megalithic Conference, Preston. DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

April 16-17. EAST ANGLIA. Peter will be talking at the Stars and Stones Conference. DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

…. Many more 2011 events to be posted here soon!

Would you like to host one of Peter’s presentations? Contact him to discuss it further.

C) Convention of Alternative Archaeology and Earth Mysteries

In 2007 we moved to a great new venue at Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset. 2009 was our sixth event and was sold out! There was again stalls with interesting books, etc for sale, and the refreshments were well received (and some took advantage of the meals in the pub next door!).

For comments of past events, and news of 2010 Convention - Click here

D) PETER ON THE BBC WEBSITE!

Peter has filmed with the BBC for the BBC/Dorset website, out and about at some of Dorset’s sacred sites. This consists of three videos now online on the BBC Dorset website, but will have a permanent link, shown below. You will need to have Real Player on your PC to see moving images. If you do not, the feature has a link for you to download for free in a few minutes. Click below for the interview and videos:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/dorset/content/articles/2007/04/13/sacred_sites_feature.shtml

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Convention of Alternative Archaeology

& Earth Mysteries ^©

Major assemblies bringing together enquiring minds

who seek deeper truths about their ancient spiritual heritage.

Sunday Oct 3^rd 2010

Our 7^th convention – and growing every year!

This year dedicated to Hamish Miller R.I.P

Five presentations - great value at only £20 – advance tickets only

All talks are illustrated. Get your tickets now – we were full in 2009!!

2010 Speakers

Hugo Jenks - Stonehenge: A New Theory. Hugo is an international speaker and will present the evidence behind his remarkable new theories on Stonehenge, based on his groundbreaking book, "Stonehenge - Astronomical Observatory".

Jackie Queally – Inner Knowledge of the Templars as applied to Rosslyn Chapel. Jackie will present her findings based upon years of experience & several books about the Knights Templar & Rosslyn Chapel. She runs Celtic Trails and Templar Trails sacred sites tours. Website: www.celtictrails.co.uk

Karen French – Simple Shapes: Profound Purposes. Karen is the author of “Gateway to the Heavens”, the first book in The Gateway Series, and has spent many years researching & writing about sacred geometry. She has a background in mathematics, and has always been fascinated by the patterns orchestrating our lives. For more info go to: www.gatewaytotheheavens.com

Adrian Incledon-Webber - Dowsing the Lost Stone Circles of Cornwall. Adrian is a geomancer and dowser, whose work in Cornwall has revealed previously unknown megaliths. Adrian is the director of the Earth Energies section of the British Society of Dowsers. His website: www.dowsingspirits.co.uk

Peter Knight – The Prehistoric Wonders of Malta. Peter is will give an account of the ancient sites of this small, rugged Mediterranean island, where temples, dolmens, and underground tombs abound. Peter is the Convention Chairman and is author of several works about sacred sites (click here)

9.30am – 5.00pm. Earlier start and finish this year.

Beautiful, wooden-beamed, eco-friendly, venue: The Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset.

There will also be interesting stalls, including book-signings by speakers.

Vegetarian refreshments will be available. Also local stores and pub opposite.

Venue has ramps, lift, and disabled toilet.

Dorchester has good road and rail links, lots of hotels and B&B’s and the venue has free parking nearby.

Five presentations - great value at only £20 in advance

Limited seating – book today!

Ticket hotline: 0775 408 2691. To send cheque click here. e-mail: stoneseeker@waitrose.com

Directions to Convention Venue

Poundbury is on the western extremity of Dorchester, Dorset. Visit www.poundburytown.com

From the East (Bournemouth, London etc)

From the A35 go into Dorchester. Go straight ahead up the main High St, to the top of the hill, and then straight on at the roundabout, past the military museum (on your right) past the hospital (on your left) and on to Poundbury (new building development). When you see the St Johns Ambulance building on your right, turn left into Middlemarsh St. You will soon see a Square open up on your right, and the hall is the prominent building on stone pillars. Parking is either on street outside houses or shops, in the square itself, or else when you see the hall on your right carry on a few hundred yards to the end of Middlemarsh St, where you will come to another parking area. Look for the CONVENTION signs to the Brownsword Hall.

From the West (Yeovil, Exeter etc):

From the A35 and A37 junction roundabout, turn off left to follow the signs for Dorchester. Another Dorchester sign soon directs you right, as you skirt the new Poundbury estate. Past the surgery, then turn right at the roundabout and then you will soon come to another roundabout – turn right at this too (opposite St Johns building) into Middlemarsh St. You will soon see the Square on your right, and the hall is the prominent building on stone pillars. Parking is either on street outside houses or shops, or in the square itself, or else when you see the hall on your right carry on a few hundred yards to the end of Middlemarsh St, where you will come to another parking area. Look for the CONVENTION signs as you approach the Brownsword Hall, which is the venue (1^st floor).

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List of Field Trips and Tours

“I will tell everyone even considering a trip to sacred stone sites about you and the terrific experience you provided us.”

Mark Scanlon (Kansas, USA)

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience of this land with us.

It feels as if the doorway was cracked open to discovering even more.... you're a great guide and it was above all super duper fun!

Amely

Peter Knight has been leading daylong and half-day trips to sacred sites since 1995, as part of his own annual programme and at the invitation of groups and societies and these can be custom-made to suit. Trips include handouts to keep, which show maps and diagrams of leys and astronomical events, etc. They often include drumming and meditations at sacred sites. Enquire for prices and concessions. Many trips have been fully booked in the past – so enquire now!

Mini-Bus Tours:

These are to be run periodically in 2010 association with Discover Dorset Tours. Please contact them for details, bookings and prices. Peter is the guide on these tours, and these trips are also available for private hire. www.discoverdorset.co.uk

For the forthcoming 2010 events programme of trips click here.

His regular field trips include:

Mystical Avebury ~ full day, includes the main henge, West Kennet Avenue and Long Barrow, Silbury Hill, leys, dowsing and simulacra. A truly magical day, yielding many surprises even to regular Avebury visitors. Usually held in crop circle season. St Michael Line energies dowsed through the landscape. Finish the day with drumming in West Kennet long barrow. (Includes mild hill walk near end.)

Mystical Winchester ~ Including Arthur’s Court, Cathedral, megaliths around the city, St Catherine’s Hill, labyrinth and St Cross.

Glastonbury ~ The St Michael Line through the area, Abbey, St Johns, Mary Magdalene chapel, Chalice Well Gardens and Tor. This tour includes the price of entrance into the Abbey and Chalice Well Gardens.

Shamanic Drumming at Avebury ~ Evenings. A drum-led procession is held along West Kennet Avenue, before moving on to the 4000 year-old West Kennet long barrow, where we watch the sunset before entering the dark chambers of the womb-tomb for chanting and drumming, didging and dancing!

Megaliths of the South Dorset Ridgeway ~ full day, includes stone circles, megaliths, dolmens ley mark stones, astronomy and leys. Beautiful ridgeway walks and scenery and lots of stones – the trip for megalithomaniacs. (Only mild hill/field walking.)

Central Dorset Sacred Sites ~ full and half days, includes Cerne Abbas Giant and sacred well, Knights Templar churches, sacred architecture. Several small churches are visited to study the pagan symbolism therein and the churches’ relationship to leys. (All level walking)

Sacred Abbotsbury ~ full and half days, includes hill fort, ruined abbey site, church symbolism, mark stones, hill top chapel, ending with dowsing and drumming circle at a ruined Knights Templar chapel in isolated, beautiful woodland. (Includes steep walk to hilltop chapel.)

Sacred Sites of the Purbecks ~ half day, includes stone circle in beautiful woods, avenues of stones, walk up to ridgeway to see barrow cemetery, dowsing, leys and astronomy. (Includes one steep climb.)

Sacred Sites of East Dorset ~ full and half days, including the prehistory of Cranborne Chase, Knowlton Henges, Dragon Tree on ley line to Stonehenge, Dorset Cursus with its barrows and astronomy, a Roman road and lots of leys! (Mild, level walking only – all sites next to car stops.)

Day-Long Pilgrimage Walks ~ full day, A circular walk of approx 10-12 miles over 6 hours, stopping at chapels, stone sites, woods, barrows, crosses and others sacred places en route. A different pilgrimage route every year. (May include steep climbs, please enquire. For the fairly fit only & no young children, sorry!)

Ley Hunting Around Central Dorset ~ full day, following several leys around the landscape, calling on churches, stones, crosses and barrows, dowsing and studying the pagan symbolism. (No steep walks, most sites next to car stops.)

Maiden Castle ~ evenings, exploring Britain’s largest hillfort, including the labyrinthine ramparts, Neolithic remains and Romano-British temple remains. Dowsing, astronomy and leys all included, ending with viewing the sunset from the top of the ramparts. (Mild 10-minute walk up to hillfort at start.)

Sacred Dorchester ~ half-day circular walk around Dorset’s ancient county town, including Maumbury Henge, Roman remains, leys, and mark stones and pagan symbolism in churches. (Mild, flat walking.)

The St Michael Line in Wessex ~ full day, following the Michael and Mary currents associated with this famous ley across the Somerset landscape, calling at churches and hill top chapels. Does not includes Glastonbury, but visits lesser known but just as magical places either side of the town (still time to visit Glastonbury shops and sites at end of day!)

Click here for the forthcoming programme of walks open to the public

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Full List of Talks

Peter gives regular presentations to local societies and groups, alternative centres, WI, U3A, Probus societies, universities, museums and colleges. All talks are fully illustrated PowerPoint presentations and can include a meditation at the beginning. Topics include:

NEW: The Wessex Astrum – Sacred Geometry in a Mystical Landscape (based on new book)

Chambered Tombs of Europe – Places of the Dead and of the Living.

NEW: 13 Moons meets Avatar (wisdom from the Goddess for all Mankind, comparisons with the movie Avatar)

NEW Sacred Symbolism – from Cave Art to the Da Vinci Code

Passage Graves and Stone Circles of Ireland

NEW: Shamanic Landscape Shamanic Minds – Lessons from the movie Avatar

NEW: The Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Perceiving the Earth Spirit in the Landscape

Sacred Ancient Sites of Dorset

Stonehenge – Earth, Moon, Sun and Stars

What Makes A Sacred Site Sacred?

Leys Lines, dowsing and Earth Energies

Sacred Sites of Malta

Astronomy at Ancient Sacred Sites

Pagan Symbolism in Christian Architecture

All enquiries for Stone Circles and Megaliths

these events to: The Long Trip - Evidence for Shamanism in Prehistoric Britain

stoneseeker@waitrose.com Sacred Ancient Sites of Dartmoor

The St Michael Ley Line

Mystical Avebury – Goddess Landscapes

Sacred Ancient Sites of Wessex

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My Top 15 Dorset Sacred Sites ‚ Full List of talks ‚ Ancient Ambient Chill-Out ‚ Links ‚ Dorset Earth Mysteries Group

Holding a Children’s Event ‚ Extracts from Peter’s CD-Rom: Dowsing ‚ Stone Circles ‚ Dolmens ‚ Earth Mother/Goddess

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¯ Ancient Ambient

Chill Out

and 60’s-80’s discos

Peter envisioned and hosts the Ancient Ambient Chill-Out – an audio-visual experience of funky, world music played again the backdrop of large screen images of sacred sites, beautiful landscapes, tribal cultures, wilderness scenes, sunsets, etc. Ideal for social gatherings, festivals, Xmas parties, etc. Relax midst a sea of cushions or dance to the rhythms.

Featuring contemporary ethnic/world/spiritual/Native American and Eastern music… and more.

This event has been staged successfully at festivals, alternative centres and private functions (including an alternative wedding reception!), so why not experience for yourself this uplifting and fun night out. Music, length and images can be tailored to your personal preference.

Peter also runs a fantastic disco featuring hits and classic tracks from the 60’s-80’s. This can be organised as a separate event or else can carry on at the end of the Chill Out.

For booking enquiries contact Peter Knight at stoneseeker@waitrose.com

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Dorset Earth Mysteries Group

www.dorsetmysteries.org

Peter Knight is co-founder and chairman of this active, friendly and growing group who have been meeting monthly, hosting leading lecturers in the field of earth mysteries since 1998 (see this year’s proramme below). Past speakers include Paul Devereux, David Elkington, David Kingston, Lynne Picknett, Terence Meaden, Steve and Karen Alexander, Freddie Silva, Tim Freke and Sir Lawrence Gardner. The DEMG also organises field trips to sacred sites, such as our sunset visits into the inner sanctum of Stonehenge. Also holds social events such as the annual Christmas social. Members are entitled to reduced entry at talks, as well as 20% discount on Peter Knight’s full-day field trips.

Membership is open and a warm welcome awaits you. For membership enquiries, or to obtain a list of forthcoming events, contact us at: steve@blackcap.net (Steve, Treasurer - membership enquiries) or stoneseeker@waitrose.com (Peter, Chairman).

If you would like to present a talk to the group, please contact Dave, the Talks Organiser: 07977 144147, or email Peter Knight.

Talks are on the 1^st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm, now at:

New Venue: Stapehill Village Hall, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 2DY –

(grid ref: 047073 – between Wimborne and Ferndown, just east of the A31 roundabout)

Click here for map on: www.dorsetmysteries.org

Non-members welcome. £4.50, members: £2.00.

Forthcoming DEMG talks and trips

Sept 3^rd : Ring Quest

Cassie Martin and Caroline Milton

Oct 1^st : Avebury Cycle and The Silbury Treasure

Michael Dames

Nov 5^th : Ley Lines

Martin Rendell

Dec 3^rd : The Tarot, Knights Templar and the Origins of Freemasonry

Beverley Frost

January 7- 2010

The Sacred Sites of Malta

Peter Knight

(change of venue – Allendale Centre, Wimborne – please check on DEMG website below)

Feb 4

The Knights Templar

Keith Craddock

March 4

Orbs and Earth Energies

Lorna Heath and Dean Carter

April 1

Hugh Newman

Energy Grids of the World

Peter is also leading the following field trips for the Dorset Earth Mysteries Group. Free to members. £5 non-members. Book through him now!

Sun April 25. Winchester (afternoon walk around King Alfred’s ancient city); ancient stones, dowsing earth energies, Great Hall, Belinus Line sites, etc

Sat May 15. Maiden Castle (evening walk); tumuli, astronomy, leys, Roman temple and more!

Sat Aug. 22. Abbotsbury (afternoon walk); church, Abbey, hilltop chapel, ancient trees, megaliths, leys etc.

Sun June 6. Child Okeford and Hambledon Hill (afternoon walk); church, long barrows, Wessex Astrum leys, glorious views; ending with drumming in a magical yew forest.

For more details on each talk, and info on the group, go to: www.dorsetmysteries.org

Peter is also leading the following field trips for the Dorset Earth Mysteries Group.

Free to members. £5 non-members. Book with him now!

Sunday April 25. Winchester (afternoon walk around King Alfred’s ancient city); ancient stones, dowsing earth energies, Great Hall, Belinus Line sites, etc

Sat May 15. Maiden Castle (evening walk); tumuli, astronomy, leys, Roman temple and more!

Sat Aug. 7. Abbotsbury (afternoon walk); church, Abbey, hilltop chapel, ancient trees, megaliths, leys etc.

Sunday June 6. Child Okeford and Hambledon Hill (afternoon walk); church, long barrows, Wessex Astrum leys, glorious views; ending with drumming in yew forest.

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Orders & Contacting Peter

e-mail: stoneseeker@waitrose.com

Tel: 0775 408 2691

P Knight, 6 Baydon Grove, Calne, Witshire SN11 9AT

To get on Peter’s annual mail-out list, to book trips and workshops, or for news of all his events, e-mail Peter your address details, or send your cheque and details to the address below.

Peter presents talks, holds workshops, hosts the Ancient Ambient Chill-Out and leads field trips to sacred sites (click here for full list). Please enquire should you wish to go on Peter’s mail-out list, to receive details of field trips, festival appearances and workshops.

Although his books can be obtained through good UK bookshops, signed and dedicated copies can be obtained direct:

Ordering Books/Convention Tickets/Places on Trips:

Add a charge of £1.50 per book for p&p in UK, £1.00 for the CD-ROM or DVD, (max. £5.00 P&P)

Add P&P of £3.25 per item for all overseas orders. For larger quantities and trade please enquire.

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For book orders, Convention tickets and field trip orders, send your order and cheque to address above.

Cheques payable to P Knight. Let us know if you want your books signed and dedicated.

Trade enquiries are welcome for all Peter’s books and CD-ROM.

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Holding a Children’s Event ‚ Extracts from Peter’s CD-Rom: Dowsing ‚ Stone Circles ‚ Dolmens ‚ Earth Mother/Goddess

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Pete’s Top 15 Dorset Sacred Sites

Below are listed my top fifteen sacred places in Dorset. Some sites demanded automatic inclusion, whilst many others of my original list of 30 were borderline. I shall extend the list to include some of the others as and when time allows! Those below are not in any order of preference.

Photos of all the sites can be found on www.megalithic.co.uk (follow link and enter the site name in the SEARCH box) or by following the links given with each site below.

Peter holds trips to many of these sites, and is available for private tours. Click here for private tours, click here for 2010 events diary.

Details of all these sites can be found in Peter’s books:-

Abbreviations of refs: ASofD: Ancient Stones of Dorset; WA: The Wessex Astrum DP: Dorset Pilgrimages; SD: Sacred Dorset; 13M: Thirteen Moons (then followed by page numbers).

Knowlton. A Neolithic henges complexe, Bronze Age barrows, megaliths, yew tree avenue and Norman church. South of Cranborne on the B3078. A wonderful area, alive with earth energies and crossed by several leys. Peter has recorded and observed astronomical alignments, such as his famous observation of the Equinox sunrise over the nearby Great Barrow. Megaliths to be seen in base of tower, inside ruins and new ones found recently in henge bank. Grid ref: 024103. Peter regularly runs tours to this site.

Refs: ASofD p.48-53, 70; DP p.123-125; SD p.11-12, 151; 13M – Knowlton features in Chapters 2, 17 and 19 of Peter’s novel.

For more info and photos of Knowlton go to this link: http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/44

Hellstone. Neolithic Dolmen, complete with roof and chamber intact. Stunning isolated location near Dorchester. Entrance and mound is aligned with mid-winter sunrise. Good simulacra on one stone. It’s Dorset’s oldest building with its roof still on! Site is on ley lines and is a powerful energy locality. Other outliers have been recorded by Peter in the area. Grid ref: 696867 – signposted from nearby paths. Peter runs tours to this site – see 2010 list of events.

Refs: ASofD p.119-123; DP p.58-60; SD p.173-175.

For more info and photos of the Hellstone follow this link: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=4664

Nine Stones. Bronze Age stone circle. Complete circle of stones, most standing, next to road at Winterbourne Abbas. Lots of astronomical alignments plotted by Peter, and simulacra – look for the symbolism in the stones! A powerful site of earth energies. Suffers from close proximity of A35. Grid ref: 661904. Peter includes this site on some of his Dorset field tirps.

Refs: ASofD p. 32, 139-142; DP p.66-69; SD p.150, 165-167; 13M - features in chapters 10,11 and 18 of Peter’s novel.

For more info and photos on the Nine Stones follow this link: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=127

Kingston Russell. Bronze Age stone circle, north of Abbotsbury. Elliptical circle of prone stones, on ley lines, with astronomical alignments and dowsable energies – exhibits “energy gates”, as at the Rollrights. Isolated location and stunning views. Close to Ridgeway track and near Grey Mare long barrow (see below). Grid ref: 577878. Refs: ASofD p.125-128; DP p.38-40.

For more info and photos of the stone circle follow this link: http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/282

Grey Mare and Her Colts. Neolithic chambered long barrow. Three big megaliths, collapsed chamber. Mound aligns with winter solstice sunrise and also summer solstice sunset (which sets between two hills on the skyline, the “breasts of the Earth Mother”). Near to ancient ridgeway, with great views. Grid ref: 584871. See AsofD for more megaliths in the area. Kingston Russell circle is nearby (see above). Peter runs field trips to this site each year – see events list.

Refs: ASofD p.114-117; DP p.61-63; SD p.170-171, 206-207; 13M – the site features in Chapter 9 of the Peter’s novel.

For more info and photos of the site follow this link: http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/41

Rempstone. Bronze Age stone circle. East of Corfe Castle, set in woods, next to the road. On ley lines, and dowsable energies. Outlying megaliths too, which are astronomically aligned. Grid ref: 995821. Nine Barrow Down is to the south (see below). Peter includes this site on his Purbecks field trips.

Refs: ASofD p.92-97; DP p.131-133; SD p.171-172.

For more info and photos/plan of the circle follow this link: http://www.isleofpurbeck.com/rempstone.html

Cerne Giant. The famous chalk figure, at Cerne Abbas, north of Dorchester. Viewing from signposted car park. Also there is a sacred spring and Abbey remains in the village. The spring and village church are on a ley plotted by Paul Devereux. The Bellingstone on a nearby hill is astronomically aligned with Giant at Beltaine sunrise. Refs: ASofD p.29 & 160; DP p.66, 71, 75; SD p.70-71, 78-79, 275. Peter runs annual tours of the area around the Giant.

For more info and photos of the Giant follow this link: http://www.catnip.co.uk/cerne/

Maiden Castle. Europe’s largest hillfort, near Dorchester. A massive site with glorious views. Also has Neolithic, Bronze Age barrows and a Roman Temple. Peter has plotted several leys associated with the hill, as well as astronomical alignments. Grid ref: circa 672884. Peter runs field trips to this wonderful locality.

Refs: ASofD p.134-136; DP p. 54-56; SD p.128-134, 158-159, 255-256.

For more info and photos on Maiden Castle: www.historic-uk.com/DestinationsUK/MaidenCastle.htm

Verwood Megalith. Dorset’s largest remaining megalith. Now prone in woodland north of Verwood (signposted as Stephen’s Stone). Discovered in the 1990’s by Peter and members of the Verwood Historical Society. Impressive size, over 12ft long, tapering at the north end to a point. The huge stone attracts powerful dowsable energies which can be dowsed. Grid ref: 094098. Refs: ASofD p.30, 67-71.

For photo of the stone follow this link: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=7558

Corscombe. Neolithic chambered tomb and outlying stones, in West Dorset. Impressive, little known site, in quiet location in valley. Large megaliths, some with simulara. Grid ref: 514048. Refs: ASofD p.17, 162-165; SD p.149, 166, 258. More info & photos: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=7522

Helstone. Standing stone, west of Dorchester near the A35. Dorset’s tallest standing megalith, in valley bottom location. On leys and astronomically aligned with nearby barrow. On east side of stone there is a seat, facilitating sunrise observations. Grid ref: 573915.

Refs: ASofD p.123-124; SD p.168, 170; DP p.30,35-36. For more info and photos follow this link: http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/3049

Dorset Cursus. Neolithic ceremonial processional way – over 6 miles long. Only a few banks remain, but many barrows skirting the cursus can be accessed. The best location is the southern terminal bank, with large banks and two long barrows aligned with mid-winter solstice - grid ref: 969125. A good section of a Roman road can also be accessed in the area. Knowlton is nearby (see above).

Refs: ASofD p. 55, 71, 72, 184, 190; SD p.73-74, 140-148; DP p.120, 122; 13M – features in Chapter