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Skelmore Heads Longbarrow

Long Barrow

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Nearest Town:Ulverston (4km N)
OS Ref (GB):   SD274754 / Sheets: 96, 97
Latitude:54° 10' 8.33" N
Longitude:   3° 6' 43.91" W

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The SMR lists this site as a Long Barrow although its the smallest long barrow ive ever seen! With maximum dimensions of 22M long and 13M wide by 1.5M high. Theres 2 stones that protrude out over a metre high from the barrow that really dont line up with the barrow but seem to frame a hill in the distance which imitates the shape of the barrow.
The barrow itself sits on a gently sloping plateau at the foot of Great Urswick Hillfort.
treehugger-uk Posted by treehugger-uk
13th October 2005ce