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The Source of the Stones of Stonehenge

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ID8886949
AuthorsHerbert Thomas (0000-0002-3752-791X, corresponding author), Herbert H Thomas
Year1923
Volume3
Issue3
Pages239-260
Publication date1923-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Antiquaries Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0003-5815 • E-ISSN: 1758-5309
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0003581500005096
OpenAlexW2136958428
LanguageEN
Citations received49
References cited1

About three years ago it was suggested to me by Dr. Tapp that I should investigate further the stones of Stonehenge in the hope that additional light might be shed on the vexed question of their origin

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Citations per year0,54
Citation span1936 - 2026 (91)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 47

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