John Aubrey, 1626-1697

John Aubrey (1626-1697) was an antiquary. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford, 1642, and was a Student at the Middle Temple, London, 1646. He brought to light megalithic remains at Avebury in 1649. He formed large topographical collections in Wiltshire and Surrey, and left in manuscript much antiquarian and historical material. Further details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography .

From the guide to the Aubrey Manuscripts, 15th-18th century, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford)

From the guide to the John Aubrey's 'Monumenta Britannica', 1665-93, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford)