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Lodge Park Long Barrow

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thesweetcheat Aug 24, 2012 21:01:57

Replying to tjj

tjj wrote:

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.

Nice one June, sounds positive enough (although personally I'd rather no fence and no cows either!).

thesweetcheat Aug 24, 2012 21:04:34

Replying to thesweetcheat

Before I forget, was there anything to indicate that access is seasonal or is it always open as Baza indicated?

Quite fancy a winter visit.

tjj Aug 24, 2012 21:21:05

Replying to thesweetcheat

Just posted a little fieldnote tsc. Yes, access all the year round I should think although the Lodge itself is only open from 16th March until 4th November, Fri-Sunday (and BH). The telephone number is 01451 844130 if you want to check.

Also visited Greystones Farm Nature Reserve and followed the Archaeology Trail - not an awful lot to see but very interesting information boards giving info on a geophysical survey which revealed evidence of a Neolithic causewayed enclosure and the later hillfort.