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 Dike

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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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