The Ley Hunters Manual

From the blurb on the back cover:

The sacred places and settlements throughout the British Isles are founded on an esoteric pattern of 'leys' - a system of accurately aligned monuments, stretching far across the landscape and laid down by the astronomer priests of prehistoric times.

Alfred Watkins, a Herefordshire business man, magistrate and photographer, discovered the ley system (and coined the word 'ley') in 1921. This manual, first published in 1927, is still indispensable for anyone interested in the sacred sites of Britain. As John Mitchell writes in his introduction: 'Behind the chaotic spread of modern buildings and development the ley hunter discerns faint traces of a far older pattern in the landscape, a linear pattern which integrates the traditional landmarks and spots of sanctity with the natural features of the countryside... For those who are inclined to accept Watkin's invitation to test the leyline thesis for themselves, this manual provides the perfect guide and companion.'