Ancient ruins
West Kennet Long Barrow
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Helen
July 21, 2021
another historical monument in the Avebury area
Alexander
July 6, 2021
West Kennet Long Barrow is about half a mile south of Silbury Hill (From Sussex Cottage; 13 minutes in the car, 20 minutes on the 49 Bus, with a 1 mile walk at the other end). The Long Barrow is a subterranean rectangular burial chamber enclosed by kerb-stones. The precise date of construction is unknown. Human bones were placed within the chamber, probably between 3670 and 3635 BC, representing a mixture of men, women, children and adults. It was used as a burial space, receiving both human and animal remains over a period of several centuries. Various flint tools and ceramic sherds were also placed within it during this time.
West Kennet Long Barrow is about half a mile south of Silbury Hill (From Sussex Cottage; 13 minutes in the car, 20 minutes on the 49 Bus, with a 1 mile walk at the other end). The Long Barrow is a subterranean rectangular burial chamber enclosed by kerb-stones. The precise date of construction is u…
Taneshia
July 26, 2020
History lovers must visit the neolithic chambered tombs built in 3650BC. Just 25 minutes away near Marlborough.
Clare
May 21, 2021
Very close to Silbury Hill so you can visit both ancient sites. Long Barrow is one of the largest and most impressive Neolithic graves in Britain, West Kennet Long Barrow was built around 3650 BC and used for at least 1,000 years. Massive stones at the entrance to the barrow Massive stones at the entrance to the barrow The barrow may have been constructed in at least two phases, as there is a noticeable bulge halfway along the longitudinal axis accompanied by a subtle change in direction. Some cremations and the partial remains of at least forty-six individuals – both male and female and of all ages – have been found inside, together with grave goods including pottery, beads and stone implements such as a dagger, dated to between 3000 and 2600 BC. The tomb was closed sometime around 2000 BC and the main passage filled with earth, stones, rubble and debris. The forecourt was then blocked with sarsen boulders and a false entrance of twin sarsen uprights constructed. Finally, three massive sarsen blocking-stones were erected across the front (eastern end) of the tomb. The barrow was first excavated in 1859 and then again, scientifically, in 1955–6, after which the site was restored and the façade and chambers at the eastern end reconstructed..
Very close to Silbury Hill so you can visit both ancient sites. Long Barrow is one of the largest and most impressive Neolithic graves in Britain, West Kennet Long Barrow was built around 3650 BC and used for at least 1,000 years. Massive stones at the entrance to the barrow Massive stones at the…
Rosemary
April 20, 2015
One the most impressive Neolithic burial chambers in Britain.
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West Kennett, England