Exploring the Antiquarian record for Wiltshire's "Devil's Den" - Full History & Visiting Guide

In this video we travel to Wiltshire to visit the Devils Den and explore the history and folklore that surround it. We include all the available information, from the earliest antiquarian references and sketches, to the full excavation report, and tips for visiting yourself... everything you need to know about this iconic site! We are CoralJackz - "That History Couple" - we aim to visit every megalithic monument in the British Isles, and eventually beyond. So join us on the adventure... https://www.thathistorycouple.co.uk   / coraljackz     / coraljackz     / coraljackz   ---------------------------------------------------------------- Further reading, information and sources; A Guide to the British and Roman Antiquities of the North Wiltshire Downs - Revd. A. C. Smith, M.A. - 1884 - https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?i... The Antiquaries Journal - 1921 - https://archive.org/details/antiquari... Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine - 1922 - https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/i... Full excavation report with images - https://archive.org/details/wiltshire... Megalithic Portal - https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.... Modern Antiquarian - https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/... Old Maps Online - https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en

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