Sadly little
remains to be seen at this site but an earthen mound, it has however been extensively
excavated in its time (firstly in 1881, then again between 1934-35 - see black and white photo left) before being grassed over
in recent years. Originally a circular structure containing a stone cist within which remains of an old man were placed was built on the site, with the bones of a young women placed on top of the mound.
Later a chambered long barrow aligned east to west was constructed on top of this mound, standing around 48 metres long and 24 metres wide with a surrounding drystone wall. At the east was a curved forecourt with a narrow passage leading to an anti-chamber and two pairs of side chambers and a final end chamber in the same style as found as Nympsfield barrow. The remains of at least six adults, as well as three children, a newborn baby and many animal bones were found within these chambers. A further two sets of remains were found within the forecourt along with evidence of fires.
This site is one of many that has a treasure legend attached to it, in this case it is said that the barrow contains a golden coffin.
Date: Neolithic
