Jack Roberts (1948-2024)

The Stonelight team: Jack Roberts (left), Martin Brennan (centre) and Toby Hall (right). Photo by Anthony Murphy at the 'Boyne Valley Revision' conference at the Newgrange Lodge in December 2009.

Jack Roberts, an author and discoverer, made significant contributions to archaeoastronomy and Irish megalithic monuments. He was one of the principals of the Stonelight team from the mid-seventies, along with Martin Brennan (1942-2023) and Toby Hall. See the Jack Roberts obituary on the Stonelight page.

Books by Jack Roberts

The Faerie Forts of Ireland and the Underworld of the Sídhe

The Faerie Forts of Ireland and the Underworld of the Sídhe. This book is about a particular type of prehistoric monument that, although it has comparable examples on mainland Britain and parts of western Europe, developed within Ireland into a unique tradition of monument construction that is of such complexity and quantity that we are only now beginning to comprehend its true significance.

This is the hidden heritage of the Irish landscape, a heritage that is almost everywhere, often forgotten and sometimes entirely hidden, yet within these monuments is contained almost the entire prehistoric story.

This is the story of Ireland's unique and mysterious faerie forts.

The Sun Circles of Ireland

In this study carried out over several decades, Roberts sheds new light on the ancient megalithic mystery by guiding readers through the stone circles of Ireland. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

Sacred Mythological Centres of Ireland

This guide explores mythological and sacred centres across Ireland, organised by provinces: Leinster, Ulster, Connacht, and Munster. It includes a useful introduction to the "Ancient Mythic Landscape." Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

Island of the Sheela-na-gigs

Roberts also wrote about the mysterious Sheela-na-gig figures carved into medieval Irish churches and buildings. Jack Roberts' work has left a lasting impact on our understanding of Ireland's ancient past. Rest in peace, Jack. You were a giant of megalithic discovery.