Reisgids Wild Ruins | Wild Things Publishing

Description

Discover and explore Britain’s extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses in ancient forests, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since returned to nature. Including over 250 ruins and 28 maps.

By Dave Hamilton, author of the Self Sufficient-ish Bible.

With a foreword by Sir Tony Robinson from Channel Four’s Time Team.

• Britain’s first guidebook to Britain’s ruins

• Detailed instructions on how to visit and gain access to over 250 hidden, wild or lesser known places (28 maps)

• Stunning photography

• Wide family appeal – cuts across generations and brings history alive – also appeals to walkers and history buffs

• Best for lists and itineraries, including for families, explorers, nature lovers, foragers, campers and days out, sunset views, legends

Includes the best:

• Ancient Ruins – Earthworks and Standing Stones

• Abandoned villages and settlements.

• Mines and quarries – Copper Mines, Tin Mines, Coal Mines

• Factories, works and quays.Steelworks, Ironworks, factories.

• Modern Military – Airfields and Gun Emplacements.

• Ancient Military and Castles – Forts, Castles and Fortified Houses

• Grand Houses and Follies

• Urbex and Modern ruins

• Religious sites

• Hospitals, Schools and Theatres