Lodge Park Long Barrow

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Evergreen Dazed Aug 17, 2012 17:21:08

Last April I visited the long barrow on the Lodge Park estate near Sherborne, Glos. (Owned by NT)
I was shocked to find substantial damage to one side of the barrow, an area 2/3 inches deep and several feet wide appeared to have been 'dug' away.

When I got home I contacted the Archaeological Adviser at Glos county council and informed them of the damage. 3 days later I got an email saying they had visited the site and it appeared to be a very bad case of cattle/sheep erosion, and that they were currently in discussion with NT about repair.

I didn't hear any more, and as i'm not local to the area haven't had the chance to to revisit. If anybody from here lives in that area, I was wondering if you could nip over and have a quick gander?
Or if you've visited recently did you notice any damage?

NT, eh?

tjj Aug 17, 2012 22:10:41

Replying to Evergreen Dazed

Evergreen Dazed wrote:

NT, eh?

Just been speaking to my good walking friend who lives in Cricklade, north Wiltshire - we had a "walking to Cotswold long barrows summer" two years ago when we walked around the Cotswolds visiting as many long barrows as we could find. We missed this one though which is near the Windrush Valley - apparently Lodge Park is only open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Can't do this weekend but will try and visit the following weekend - I'll report back if no one gets there beforehand.

tjj Aug 24, 2012 20:08:24

Replying to Evergreen Dazed

Been off line for a couple of days so haven't caught up with the recent discussions yet. This is just to report that I visited today and the long barrow now seems in good condition - it is protected by a three strand electric fence which is low enough to step over if you want to. The NT meadow has a large herd of pedigree cattle roaming over it so an electric fence is a necessity.