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Author: Vaughan Roberts

Archaeologist and historian. Pub landlord and public speaker.
Newgrange Ireland

Seasonal Changes – Equinox, solstice, and prehistory

Posted on 16/03/202121/11/2021 by Vaughan Roberts

The year, as we all know, is divided into four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. With Spring starting on 21st March, Summer on 21st June, Autumn on 21st September, and Winter on December 21st. (These dates are not to be confused with the meteorological dates for the seasons which are moved to the beginning…

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