Lugbury Long Barrow View all content for Lugbury (47 posts)

Took the dog to Lugbury for a walk last weekend. I hadn't been there for years and knew from the posts on this site that it had grown over somewhat, but I must admit I was disappointed. The longbarrow situated toward the far end of the field it is in is clearly visable from the road, but is starting to look like a vary large bush. There is enough space to park the car without blocking the main gate and access to the field is via a metal gate get on the left. On arriving at the barrow it is clear that the farmer is starting to cut into what little mound is still left when ploughing. Also a lareg pile of cut up tree has been placed on the mound. Around the stones the bracken has almost grown over the stones and a large shrub also seems to be taking hold. It is difficult to see the holes at the base of the rear stone again due to the vegetation. I am concerned that this lovely atmospheric site will become damaged through the vegetation that is growing here. I have come here in the winter and I dread to think what it will look like in the summer months. I would be happy to come up here and cut all the plant life back so once again these stones can stand proud..

Posted by scubi63 3rd February 2007ce

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