West Kennet Long Barrow
West Kennet Long Barrow
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Roy V
Leatherhead, UK622 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We were lucky to find a space in the small lay-by near Silbury Hill and the uphill walk to the barrow was a delight, with wonderful views of Silbury Hill and the Wiltshire countryside visible for miles. The barrow is huge, with giant portal stones on the hilltop position. Inside you can see several side chambers where 36 burials were discovered. They date back an amazing 5500 years! Hard to believe.
Written August 3, 2020
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Barbara T
Abingdon, UK575 contributions
Sep 2020
Interesting and atmospheric, though not a huge amount to see. There's an info board with the facts. It's larger than I thought, but you can only go in a little way and the chambers are all shut off. It's an uphill walk from the road - about 10 minutes, but not too steep.
Probably best visited as part of a walk/trip to the whole area, including the stone circle and Silbury Hill.
Probably best visited as part of a walk/trip to the whole area, including the stone circle and Silbury Hill.
Written September 15, 2020
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71flojo
Newbury, UK154 contributions
Sep 2020
Nice 10-15 min walk from lay by mostly uphill to the Long Barrow which has large stones at the entrance where you can squeeze past to enter the chambers. It is very dark inside but can see several rooms branching off. Worth a look inside. Standing on the top of the site is a lovely view of Silbury Hill in the distance.
Written September 18, 2020
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Shinyrock300
27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Spectacular ancient site. Picturesque, covered in wild flowers. If I were to believe in spirituality, this place would be spiritual.
You can go inside the barrow itself and see what a real stone age sacred burial site is like.
Well worth the visit, and it's free to boot!
You can go inside the barrow itself and see what a real stone age sacred burial site is like.
Well worth the visit, and it's free to boot!
Written July 5, 2023
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ebbcourt
Andwell, UK342 contributions
Sep 2020
It is certainly worth a visit , however be prepared for circa 1/2 mile walk each way. From a historical point of view it is outstanding. I have to be honest and say I felt a little uneasy inside, that said I would probably go again.
Written September 25, 2020
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Companion824048
4 contributions
Jun 2021
It is a fascinating monument in a beautiful location. We parked easily in the layby and walked for 10 minutes up the hill. We had the monument to ourselves, and even though it only took a few minutes to walk into the barrow we enjoyed a further 30 minutes sitting on top of the hill in the sunshine, looking down over Silbury Hill and watching the swallows catching insects in the fields.
Written June 15, 2021
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Herbie-Green
Guildford, UK2,496 contributions
Mar 2023
One of the most impressive chambered long barrows. Long chalk mound with a superb entrance curbed with massive end stones, and an impressive set of five roofed chambers behind. Epic setting too, with views of the hills around and Silbury Hill looming to the north.
Written March 18, 2023
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places2seeplaces2go
England, UK6,260 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Missed finishing my review from a visit in July 23, so here it is.
Not many things are free to visit these days, so fabulous to find somewhere that is interesting & free to visit.
We have been to Avebury before, but with so much to see, we didn’t get time to visit here on our first visit.
We parked nearby, a short 15/20 mins is all it will take to reach this historic site.
Absolutely awesome that you can visit inside the chambers & the views are incredible.
The whole ancient landscape of Avebury is worth visiting.
Not many things are free to visit these days, so fabulous to find somewhere that is interesting & free to visit.
We have been to Avebury before, but with so much to see, we didn’t get time to visit here on our first visit.
We parked nearby, a short 15/20 mins is all it will take to reach this historic site.
Absolutely awesome that you can visit inside the chambers & the views are incredible.
The whole ancient landscape of Avebury is worth visiting.
Written January 28, 2024
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EmSam
Newbury, UK66 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Lovely views across rolling hillside and a short uphill walk to access the barrow. It’s great because you can go inside part of it. Such a wonderful spot of countryside, make it part of a hike for the full value.
Written August 14, 2021
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WiltsCouple2012
Swindon, England, United Kingdom36 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
This is an attraction that you would not really know was there as from the road it is hardly visible. Parking is in a layby on the main road and is limited and once you have parked you have about a 10 minute walk to get to the site. However, the walk, albeit up hill is not steep and is easily accessible. It is a wonder how this was actually built and still remains standing. You are able to go into the structure and see all of the chambers and it is a little eerie knowing what has gone on there beforehand but well worth a visit. Whilst our stay there was only for about an hour it was on a chilly day when nobody else was there so we had our own private viewing so to speak. You have great scenery as well from the top and if you are in the area, maybe visiting Avebury which is only a mile or so down the road it is well a look. This is a free attraction to visit.
Written October 22, 2012
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