Songs of the Stones: An Investigation into the Acoustic History and Culture of Stonehenge


World Heritage Site: Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites

Publication Year: 2011

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE5C3110BCCA

Summary

Stonehenge's sonic features were likely integral to its ritual culture, with noticeable acoustic properties that may have played a significant role in prehistoric practices. The study investigated the site's acoustics through field tests, a full-size replica, and digital modeling, building on existing research. It also explored Stonehenge's cultural significance, including references in Thomas Hardy's writing, to contextualize its potential role as an acoustic ritual technology.

Citation

Till, R. (2011). Songs of the Stones: An Investigation into the Acoustic History and Culture of Stonehenge. IASPM@Journal, 1(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.5429/2079-3871(2010)v1i2.10en

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