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Chewton Mendip barrows

Barrow Cemetery

Also known as:
  • Barrow House Farm

Nearest Town:Midsomer Norton (6km ENE)
OS Ref (GB):   ST601533 / Sheet: 183
Latitude:51° 16' 36.81" N
Longitude:   2° 34' 19.53" W

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Somerset County Council


"Mendip Hills: An Archaeological Survey of the
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" by Peter Ellis.

There are a number of round barrows in this area, perching on the edge of the hill at Chew Down, and a couple of supposed longbarrows. Some people have doubted the latter's authenticity (this is a mining area and longbarrows are rare in this area anyway). For details you could look at the Somerset Historic Environment records via http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk[...]&mapx=299110&prn=34622
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
19th March 2004ce
Edited 30th July 2007ce