Image of Everleigh Barrows by Chance

The Everleigh barrows group are classified as the five barrow cluster at SU 184561.

I have included a map based on the SMR numbering for clarity. Prefix the numbers with SU15NE i.e. SU15NE655, for search at history.wiltshire.gov.uk/smr/

Bowl Barrow (654) – Excavated by Hoare c1800 and again opened by Thurnam who found it to be unproductive. 13.5m diam x 0.3m high.

Bowl Barrow (655) – Flattened

Disc Barrow (656) – Excavated by Thurnam in the 19th century, who found it unproductive. Mound Overall diam 59m, mound 0.3m high, ditch 0.7m deep, bank 0.5m high.

Bell Barrow (657) – Opened by Thurnam who found a primary cremation which was probably male and an intrusive extended, undated skeleton. Mound 81ft x 11ft, berm 18ft, ditch 15ft x 2.5ft. It is well-preserved and grass covered.

Bell Barrow (658) – Opened by Thurnam who found a primary cremation with a flat axe-dagger. Mound Overall dima 50m x 3.2m high, with a 0.5m deep ditch.

Image credit: Chance – July 2008