Itinerarium curiosum (centuria II) : $b or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain. To which is added, the Itinerary of Richard of Cirencester, monk of Westminster. With an account of that author and his work

"Itinerarium Curiosum: or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain" by William Stukeley is a historical account written in the 18th century. The work explores various antiquities and curiosities observed during the author's travels across Great Britain, focusing on the historical significance of sites, particularly those from Roman Britain. The beginning of the text introduces Stukeley's exploration of the significant Roman camp at Pancras, wherein he details his findings related to Julius Caesar's military activities during his expeditions in Britain. Stukeley emphasizes the importance of these sites in understanding the history and geography of ancient Britain, noting various attributes of the Roman camp, including its layout and strategic significance. His observations serve not only to document the physical remnants of history but also to engage readers with the rich legacy of their national heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

William Stukeley was an English antiquarian, physician and Anglican clergyman. A significant influence on the later development of archaeology, he pioneered the scholarly investigation of the prehistoric monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire. He published over twenty books on archaeology and other subjects during his lifetime. Born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, as the son of a lawyer, Stukeley worked in his father's law business before attending Saint Benet's College, Cambridge. In 1709, he began studying medicine at St Thomas' Hospital, Southwark, before working as a general practitioner in Boston, Lincolnshire.