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Chettle Long Barrow

Long Barrow

<b>Chettle Long Barrow</b>Posted by formicaantImage © Mike Rowland 14/09/2007.
Nearest Town:Blandford Forum (9km SSW)
OS Ref (GB):   ST937135 / Sheet: 195
Latitude:50° 55' 13.21" N
Longitude:   2° 5' 22.7" W

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<b>Chettle Long Barrow</b>Posted by formicaant <b>Chettle Long Barrow</b>Posted by formicaant

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This is a substantial barrow, which is almost hidden in the undergrowth of a small copse, I walked past it twice with a map in my hand. It is on an east to west axis and is about 60 feet long (actually 58 metres as I have since discovered) and 10 - 12 feet high. It's near neighbour at Chettle house is a better bet to visit, you can see it for a start. The survival of this barrow between two heavily ploughed fields must be down to it's large size. formicaant Posted by formicaant
14th September 2007ce
Edited 24th September 2007ce