There are hundreds, if not thousands, of web sites devoted to the megalithic monuments of the Atlantic fringe or the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. This page contains a small selection, which may be expanded in the future. Links to other sites are published in good faith, but we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of contents, the views expressed or any problems arising from site visits. Nor do we have control over the availability of linked sites - we would be grateful to be informed if any links are no longer working. We are happy to consider reciprocal links with appropriate web sites, but space is limited and a decision against installing a link should not be take as a criticism of your web site - mail the webmaster with your URL.

The sites featured below and the member sites of The Stone Circle Web Ring give extremely comprehensive coverage of all things megalithic and provide a wealth of information, articles, pictures, downloads, chat and links. Content ranges from the purely academic to foliage-induced speculation!

Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Agency with responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting the appreciation of the historic environment of Wales.

The Megalithic Portal [Link Partner] Information, pics and news. Interesting in its own right and provides a gateway to lots of related sites.

RCAHMW Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales. National Monuments Record of Wales.

Stone Pages [Link Partner] 2,000 pages covering 6 European nations, including England, Scotland and Wales. Publishers of Archaeo News, a free weekly e-mail bulletin.

The Stone Circle Web Ring: [Link Partner] The Jon Bennett Gallery is a member of this web ring, which consists of around 240 individual web sites. Use the banner at the foot of this page to enter.

Hill House Publications [Link Partner] Online publishing, copyrighting, editorial and web site planning services. Specialising in history, archaeology, wildlife, tourism and leisure and General Aviation. Photo library available.

History Unlimited [Link Partner] More than 300 books covering prehistory to the 20th century by classic authors. 500+ films and 100 years of cinema. Plus Blues and Jazz pages. Reviews, information and comment.

Pilgrim Travel [Link Partner] Lots of useful information on Celtic Christianity, the Age of Saints and the Dark Ages in Wales and Ireland.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings had attracted a massive global following for more than 50 years BPJ (Before Peter Jackson). The proof lies in the number of societies devoted to the writings and life of J.R.R. Tolkien, and the study of his sources and inspiration. A selection follows.

The Tolkien Society [Link Partner] United Kingdom

Argentine Tolkien Association

Arthedain The Tolkien Society of Norway [Link Partner]

Brazillian Tolkien Society

Colombian Tolkien Society

The Czech Tolkien Society

Elanor The Flemish Tolkien Society

Eredain The Swiss Tolkien Society

The Finnish Tolkien Society [Link Partner]

Forodrim The Stockholm Tolkien Society

The French Tolkien Association

The German Tolkien Society [Link Partner] Jon Bennett's painting 'Beorn's Hall' featured on the cover of the Summer 2003 issue of 'Der Flammifer von Westernis', the Journal of the German Tolkien Society.

Gil-Galad The Slovenia Tolkien Society

The Italian Tolkien Society

The Philippine Tolkien Society

The Spanish Tolkien Society

Unquendor The Dutch Tolkien Society

LOTR Plaza Lord of the Rings Fanatics Network, run for and by Tolkien fanatics. Tours of Middle-earth, time lines, forum, meetings, links, shop and a developing Directory of related sites, etc. [Link Partner]

Middle Earth Interactive 2D chat for the on-line Tolkien community. [Link Partner]

The Mythopoeic Society  International organization devoted to mythic literature, including the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams and other Inklings.

One Ring Substantial site devoted to Tolkien subject matter and resources. [Link Partner]

The Tolkien Collector Wide range of Tolkien literature, criticism and collectibles.

Daniel S. Smith  An interesting site containing a wide range of downloadable type fonts based on the runes and alphabets featured in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Also includes conventional alphabets derived stylistically from the Tolkien fonts.

An eclectic range of web sites that are linked with the Jon Bennett Gallery.

Agora-Gallery [Link Partner] Fine arts gallery with venues in New York's Soho and Chelsea. Features original work by living artists and photographers. The Agora Gallery web site has a massive categorised links section, including a Fantasy category.
Art-Mine [Link Partner] Fine art resource under the management of Agora Gallery, New York (see above).

The Arts Council of Wales/Welsh Arts Database [Link Partner] Searchable site featuring artists working in Wales.

Amandas Quilts [Link Partner] The web site of English textile artist Amanda Perkins. The artworks are inspired by British history and mythology and include an interesting series that interprets Tolkien via the imagery of the Bayeaux Tapestry.

BuyWelsh [Link Partner] Welsh goods and produce.

Festival Arts [Link Partner] Youth Drama Group producing summer programme of performances in St. Davids.

Painter Gallery [Link Partner] International directory of artists and illustrators.

Stonehenge Photos [Link Partner] Nigel Ware's portfolio of landscapes and seascapes, including substantial coverage of Stonehenge.

West & Wales Web [Link Partner] Portal site with links to artists and craftsmen working in Wales.

Jon Bennett lives and works in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales. The influence of the Pembrokeshire landscape, prehistoric monuments and constantly changing weather patterns permeates his paintings and illustrations. A number of links that provide information on the Principality follows the brief description.

Wales lies to the west of mainland Britain, to the east of the Celtic Sea. The Principality is a land of mountains, high moorland and deep river valleys, fringed by spectacular coastlines and offshore islands. The landscape is littered with historic sites - stone age burial chambers and standing stones, iron age settlements, Norman castles and Episcopal Palaces. History and legend are inextricably intertwined. Wales is at the centre of the Arthurian Matter of Britain. The Mabinogion is one the earliest works of Western European literature, the repository of a mythos that pre-dates the Roman conquest of the British Isles. Wales was the crucible that produced the monastic and missionary traditions of the Celtic Church, and its hills and valleys are imprinted with the memory of Celtic Saints and pilgrims' ways.

The County of Pembrokeshire is at the extreme south west of the Principality: in the Welsh language Pembroke is Penfro -  The Land's Ending. Carn Meini, high in the Preseli Hills, was the source of the spotted dolerite 'bluestones' that formed the first stone circle at Stonehenge. Manobier, on the south coast, was the birthplace of Gerald of Wales, author of the 12th century Journey Through Wales and Description of Wales. Pembroke Castle was the springboard for the Norman-Welsh invasion of Ireland and the birthplace of Harri Tudor - Henry VII of England - who landed nearby on his return from exile and began the march that led to Bosworth Field, where the death of Richard III and the fall of the House of York left the way clear for a Tudor monarchy.

West Wales has been the inspiration for many artists and writers, including Joseph Turner, Augustus John, Graham Sutherland, Dylan Thomas, R.S. Thomas and Gillian Clarke. There remains a growing community of artists working in West Wales. Pembrokeshire is at the southern gateway of the Irish Sea Zone, from prehistoric times onward a region of rich cultural interchange. Recent years have seen an accelerated renewal of Welsh-Irish cultural links and events.

Interesting Places [Link Partner] Guided specialist tours, including prehistoric and historic sites.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park The web site of the only predominantly coastal national park in the UK.

Visit Pembrokeshire The official Pembrokeshire County Council tourism web site.

Visit Wales The official web site of the Wales Tourist Board.

Wales Craft Council The organisation responsible for supporting the craft industry in Wales.

Wales on the Web [Link Partner] Portal sites for all things Welsh, based at the National Library of Wales.