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Fiona has been seeking out ancient places all her adult life. A committed megalith geek, she is the author of ‘Stone Lands’, a memoir that explores the enduring appeal of Britain’s prehistoric standing stones, the joy that lies in tracking them down, and the solace they can offer in times of darkness.
Sharing photographs from her many stones expeditions, in this presentation Fiona explores some of Britain’s most magical megalithic sites, uncovering what lies behind our enduring fascination with them. She speculates about the motivations of the ancient builders as well as diving into the profound appeal that the upright prehistoric stones exert on us today, from their enchanting folklore and legends to the way they act as metaphors for our own endurance and survival. She also speaks about her personal story, explaining how ancient places have offered her a source of joy and inspiration, as well as providing comfort, connection and a sense of our eternal human patterns.
Recorded at the Glastonbury Symposium, July 2025
Fiona has been seeking out ancient places all her adult life. A committed megalith geek, she is the author of ‘Stone Lands’, a memoir that explores the enduring appeal of Britain’s prehistoric standing stones, the joy that lies in tracking them down, and the solace they can offer in times of darkness.
Sharing photographs from her many stones expeditions, in this presentation Fiona explores some of Britain’s most magical megalithic sites, uncovering what lies behind our enduring fascination with them. She speculates about the motivations of the ancient builders as well as diving into the profound appeal that the upright prehistoric stones exert on us today, from their enchanting folklore and legends to the way they act as metaphors for our own endurance and survival. She also speaks about her personal story, explaining how ancient places have offered her a source of joy and inspiration, as well as providing comfort, connection and a sense of our eternal human patterns.
Recorded at the Glastonbury Symposium, July 2025
