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Prehistoric war-god, 17th century marvel or living monument? In 1996 archaeologists, historians and anthropologists presented evidence at a ""trial"" of the Giant in Cerne Abbas Village Hall, arguing for various dates for its creation: Iron Age, or Medieval, or some other date and significant simply for the fact that it exists and is still a vital aspect of the local community. This is the book of the trial ...with the witnesses presenting their evidence in full. An epilogue contains the jury's decision, and an account of the trial's filming for a regional BBC programme.

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Timothy Darvill is Professor of Archaeology and Director of the Centre for Archaeology and Anthropology at Bournemouth University. His research interests focus on two main themes. The first is the Neolithic of northwest Europe, in particular the early development, use, and meaning of monumental architecture with fieldwork in Germany, Russia, Greece, Malta, England, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Second is archaeological resource management, especially the role of the tangible and intangible heritage as sources of social capital, cultural enrichment, personal well-being, and the social construction of knowledge.

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