#longbarrow

Ancient Britain

Ancient Britain was a landmass on the northwest of the continent of Europe first occupied by humans c. 800,000 years ago prior to it becoming an island c. 6000 BCE due to flooding which separated it from the mainland. Agriculture began to develop in the region c. 4200 BCE encouraging the development of civilization.

Grande-Bretagne antique

La Grande-Bretagne antique était une masse continentale située au nord-ouest du continent européen. Elle fut occupée pour la première fois par l'homme il y a environ 800 000 ans, avant de se transformer en île vers 6000 avant notre ère, en raison d'une inondation qui la sépara à tout jamais du continent. L'agriculture commença à se développer dans la région vers 4200 avant notre ère, ce qui permit l'essor de la civilisation humaine.

My people.

... or at least my name ...

I never knew about this until I saw this post on IG

West Kennet Long Barrow

West Kennet Long Barrow is the most impressive long barrow I’ve ever visited. The barrow was constructed in around 3650BC. At least 46 individuals were interred here (both cremations and inhumations), they were interred with grave goods including pottery and beads. I cannot recommend visiting this site enough, this is a truly inspiring monument set within the Avebury world heritage landscape. -RoxyB.

Who put them stupid metal fences up? Nah, ruined it for me. -TommyC.

Cost: Free

Opening hours: Any time during reasonable daylight hours

Side note: There is no path to this monument, you must hike up a hill to reach the long barrow. The hill gets very muddy and slippery, hiking boots or wellies are an absolute must! 

Visited 67/7255 on our walk-abouts.........

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