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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

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A Neolithic long barrow with multiple burial chambers. Stone Littleton is one of the most easily accessible long barrows in Britain. The barrow is oriented north west - south east, and is about 30 metres long. It is 12 metres wide at its widest, and 2 metres high.


There is a forecourt ara at the south east end. From there an entrance leads to an inner corridor with three side chambers and an end chamber. Bring a torch so that you can proplerly see the interior burial chambers. Bones found within the chamber are on display in the City Museum of Bristol.

Stoney Littleton is variously known as Wellow Tumulus and Bath Tumulus.
Wellow, Somerset, England

About Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Off the A367, 1 mile south of Wellow village. Limited parking.
Website: Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
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