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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, Nr Wellow.
Somerset. Reported 7th June.
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The location high on the hillside overlooking
a quiet valley close to the Roman City of Bath is quite
stunning. The Chamber Barrow of Stony Littleton is one of the
finest Burial Chambers in Britain. Thought to be around 5000
years old, it resides in a remote location, cut off from the
hectic 21st century. Perhaps one of the most amazing locations I
have had the pleasure to visit, and yet only 40 minutes from my
own home.
The formation is located right next to the
ancient mound. The crop remains a mystery at the moment, as its
very short, but however does have a yellow flower. At first
glance we thought it was Old Canola, as most of the Canola
fields are losing their flowers at this stage. It is only 3ft
in height with a much narrow stem than Canola.
The crop inside had an extremely neat floor
pattern, with minimal breakage. More to follow.
Stuart
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Dike Copyright 2010
I took the opportunity to have a look
inside the chamber while waiting for the summer rain to
subside. The gallery inside is only 1 meter high, but is 16
meters long. The silence you sense inside is wonderful. I
didn't get a chance to go right to the back. Its the most
notable Chamber Cain's in the southwest, and dates to around
3500BC
Stuart
Dike
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Dike Copyright 2010
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