Avenis Long Barrow Long Barrow View all content for Avenis Long Barrow (4 posts)

Excavated between 1865 and 1875, contained human bones of two adults and a child, as well as bones of ox and sheep, burnt stones, a quartz pebble and undecorated potsherds. [Info from "Gloucestershire Barrows" - H. O'Neill and L.V. Grinsell (1960) Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society.]

Posted by thesweetcheat 11th April 2009ce

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Not sure you were in the right field Sweetcheat, it's obvious when you find it. Still quite tall, runs parallel to the road with an obvious forecourt. It's in a great spot, unusually on the side of the hill, in a sort of natural amphitheatre, with great views across the valley towards Frampton Mansell. A savage spot, as holy and enchanted as ere beneath a waning moon was haunted by woman wailing for her daemon lover....	Posted by DrMike 29th July 2009ce
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