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Kennet Long Barrow

The Kennet barrow is more than 100 m (320 ft) long. Several chambers have been excavated and are left open for visitors. Construction of the barrow began in 3600 BC. Excavations have revealed 46 burials in the barrow.


Kennet Long Barrow

We initially could not locate the barrow because it was at the top of a hill and hidden from view at the bottom. We only spotted it close to sunset after walking up the hill to get a better look.

         

     

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