Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Winchcombe
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+44 3703331181
Good for kids
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Belas Knap Long Barrow, Gloucester Impressive entrance is a false entry and was possibly intended as a spirit door which would allow the dead to access their bones and partake in rituals. Constructed in 3000BC and has been used for successive burials over two centuries. Four burial Chambers have been identified within the mound along with 38 skeletal remains(adults and children male and female). Radiocarbon dating estimates the age of the skwletans to be early neolithic. Archaeologists consider that 11 skwletans were in a seated position. It is estimated that their life styles were based on cattle herding and small scale farming and hunting. Other grave goods include flint flakes, pottery and animal bones.
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This ancient monument is dated at around 5,500bc. Used as a place to place dead as over 30 human skeletons and remains found dating back to 3,700bc. Probably part of a complex set of structures that include Stonehenge, Avebury Stone circle and many other long barrows found in this region. Who constructed this and what it was used for for 2000 years is still under debate. Visit this site and enter the west facing chamber and a large sarcen stone is carved into a seat and fire stained other sarcen stones are directly in front. The location has an excellent natural protection due to being on the top of a steep hill, offering stunning views of the country side. Free admission.
Fabulous. Emerging like a whale drawing breath, visit anytime of the year, this place should marvel you. 5000 years old. I won’t spoil it with pictures. Find it yourself. Enjoy.
Impressively sized burial mound, pleasant views. But only takes a half hour to see. Interesting stop on a hike.
Steep hill climb through the forest, and a long walk through the fields to get to the long barrow...but totally worth it! Gorgeous views, peaceful and very serene. Lovely walk around and an interesting read of the notice board. Highly recommend for keen walkers!
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