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1687–1765 England

William Stukeley (November 7, 1687 – March 3, 1765) was an English antiquary and pioneering field-archaeologist. He was one of the first enthusiasts for the achievements of Druidic science and philosophy.

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This mighty wall of four score miles in length is only exceeded by the Chinese wall, which makes a considerable figure upon the terrestrial globe, and may be discerned at the moon.

Private letter published in The Family Memoirs of the Rev. William Stukeley (1887)

Our predecessors, the Druids of Britain, tho' left in the extremest west to the improvement of their own thoughts, yet advanc'd their inquiries, under all disadvantages, to such heights, as should make our moderns asham'd, to wink in the sunshine of learning and religion.

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