THE LONG BARROWS OF THE COTSWOLDS. A Descrip. tion of
Long Barrows, Stone Circles and other Megalithic Remains in the area covered by Sheet 8 of the Quarter-inch Ordnance Survey comprising the Cotswolds and -the Welsh Marches. By 0. G. S. Crawford, B.A., F.S.A., Archaeology Officer, Ordnance Survey. (John Bellows, Gloucester. 25e. net.) THIS book is a most valuable addition to the literature of ancient monuments. It is " an attempt to collect together between two covers all the relevant facts known and recorded " about Long Barrows and Stone Circles within the area with
which it deals. Though the author modestly describes it as " a compilation of scattered, inaccessible recordi brought together for the benefit of future students " there is a scholarly and well-ordered introduction, and many excellent photo- graphs, maps, and plans. Those who love and respect these mysterious works of our forefathers will support Mr. Crawford in his suggestion that Long Barrows, which often suffer most among the relics of the past, should be more effectively protected against vandalism.
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