Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids

"Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids" by William Stukeley is an early 1700s historical work where the author suggests that Stonehenge was an ancient temple constructed by the Druids. The book looks at the details of the ruins, the way they were built, and what they meant to the Druids' religion. At the beginning, Stukeley talks about how much he likes old buildings and how he carefully studied Druid structures. He discusses his time measuring and thinking about stone circles, especially Stonehenge. Stukeley believes these sites show a long history of religious practices tied to the Druids, linking them to very old religious traditions. His detailed views lead to a thorough study of Stonehenge's size, the stones used, and its role in British history; the book seeks to remember and explain these old mysteries.