The other nearby barrows are Cot Nab Farm SE813567 and South Wold Farm SE821570. None of which I could see during a ‘drive by’ due to the hedge and the fields being in crop (wheat)
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Directions:
A short distance east of Stamford Bridge along the A166.
Despite EH reporting that this barrow is 2.5m high by 26m in diameter I couldn’t spot it due to the hedgerow. Time prevented me from stopping for a proper look.
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Directions:
A short distance east of Hensley along the A170
As per the nearby Low Common barrows I couldn’t see any sign of the barrows due to the hedge and the field being in crop. The A170 is a very busy road and parking is problematic at best. Perhaps it would be easier to spot the barrows in the winter?
Drive by 31.7.17
Drirections:
On the northern side of the A170, west of Pickering.
Due to the hedges and the fact the field was in crop I could see no sign of the three barrows my OS map shows are here. EH have nothing to add on the subject.
Drive by 30.7.17
I didn’t have time for a proper visit so was hoping to spot the barrow via a ‘drive by’. Unfortunately the wood is quite dense with plenty of vegetation so I failed to spot it. Nice spot though for someone to have a proper look.
Drive by 28.7.17
The stone can be easily seen when driving past along the A697. It certainly looks ‘old’. A reused prehistoric standing stone? If it is it doesn’t appear to have been ‘tarted up’. Requires an expert visit – which isn’t me!
Drive by 25.7.17
Directions:
Just south of the junction of the A72 / A701. Signposted Kirkurd.
The circle is not visible from the road. It must be in the garden behind the house. There is a field which runs along the side of the house which I would guess you could peep over the hedge to espy the stones? However, this was not something I had time to try – it would also have been rather obvious!
Drive by 26.10.16
Directions:
A short distance east from the Half Way Inn (B3180 / A3052 junction) to the north of the A3052.
I could only spot one of the barrows as we sped along the busy A3052. The barrow appeared as a gorse covered mound surrounded by gorse covered heath.
Parking would be difficult.
E.H. state:
Two bowl barrows near the summit of Harpford Hill. The western barrow is 2m high by 16m in diameter. The eastern barrow is 1.6m high by 20m in diameter.
Drive by 23.10.16
Directions:
A short distance north of Woodbury Castle Hillfort along the B3180.
My O/S map shows two barrows. One to the left of the road (next to the turning for Woodbury) and the other a bit further east along the road. Whilst driving past I couldn’t spot the first barrow but I did spot the second barrow. It appears as a gorse covered mound in an area of gorse covered heath. Parking would be problematic and I guess this is not a site to visit wearing shorts!
E.H. state:
Two bowl barrows on Colaton Raleigh Common, situated about 500m apart. The eastern barrow is 3.5m high with a diameter of 21m. The western barrow is 4m high with a diameter of 31m.
A view from upon high – 23.10.2016
On our way back home to South Wales we made a quick stop-off to have a look at the Valley of Stones.
There is room for one car to park next to the sign post directing you to the valley. There is an information board giving an overview of the valley and how it was formed.
I was hoping to see a ‘river of stones’ flowing down the valley. I was hoping to use this to help explain to Dafydd and Sophie how the Ice Age helped shape the landscape etc. Unfortunately from our lofty perch we couldn’t see any stones! No doubt had we had the time to have walked down the valley we would have seen plenty! However, I was still able to use the landscape to help aid my talk. At least Dafydd found it a bit interesting. Sophie was more interested in the four horses we had passed and was desperate to try to smooth them!
Drive by 28.8.16
The hedges clearly haven’t been cut for some time and I couldn’t spot the stone. Parking would be a bit tricky even if I had the time for a proper hunt – which I didn’t!
Achadh-Chaorann is a short distance to the east of the Carse stone row – along the same road.
The rain was by now coming down hard and we were running late for the ferry so I had to settle for a ‘drive by’. The stone is visible from the main road.
I was initially disappointed not to have a closer loot at the stone and its cup marks but as it turns out we only just made the ferry so it turned out to be a blessing in disguise :)
Hopefully I will get a proper when next in the area?
Drive by 27.7.16
Driving west out of Kilmory this barrow can be easily seen as a rough, gorse covered mound.
Canmore states:
A turf covered mound with several large protruding stones which occupies the top of an overgrown hillock. The spread mound has merged with the hillock.
Drive-by 4.8.16
Directions:
Immediately to the south of the A811, a short distance east of Buchlyvie which is at the junction with the B835.
The broch is next to the road and looks (in passing) for all the world like a Norman motte.
Canmore states:
The broch measures 19m in diameter, with a wall 1m in height and 5m wide. It occupies the site of an earlier timber round house.
Drive By 30.7.16
On the eastern side of the A846 – the only road on the island! The site is easily seen as a small flat-topped rock outcrop near the road.
Canmore states:
The dun measures 14m by 9m with walls up to 3m wide. Several stretches of outer facing wall is visible on the western side, in places up to 1m in height. A narrow entrance-passage is on the SW side.
Drive By – 1.8.16
This small stone can be seen across a couple of fields when driving south along the A884. I couldn’t spot the stone when travelling north along the same road.
From a distance the stone only appears to be about 1m in height. It appears to be leaning towards the nearby field fence/hedge.
You would need to negotiate a couple of field fences to get a closer look.
The ‘Paps’ are a magnificent sight to behold. Not only do they dominate the Jura skyline, they also dominate most of Islay. Even though we were blessed with beautiful weather the Paps summits were mostly covered in clouds although they did occasionally permit us to see them in all their glory.
They must be difficult to climb but I imagine there must be an incredible view from the top? Top marks to anyone who achieves that feat!
25.7.16
Although I didn’t get to manage to visit the rock feature I did visit the atmospheric ruined church, rock cut graves and superb hogback grave stone.
In the church tea rooms is a small display of Mesolithic flint tools found at the site whilst being excavated. The information sign states that over 14,000 such flint tools were discovered at this site!
I have to say it must have been a pretty bleak and exposed place in the winter months!
‘View from afar’ 30.5.16
From the entrance to the ‘vineyard type’ place opposite the Countless Stones a large stone can be seen in the distance in the middle of a field. It is next to a tree, near the overhead power lines. This is a close as you are likely to get as the ‘vineyard’ has a double row of 6ft high fences ‘protecting’ the entrance. The vines (or whatever they are) have been planted all around it.
Once they have grown taller it is likely that in the summer months the stone will not be visible from this spot.
‘Drive By’ 23.4.16
As far as I could make out Swayne’s Jumps stones are immediately to the south of the A39 within Loxley Wood. As you enter Loxley Wood (heading east) there is a minor road to the north (Wood lane) which leads to the village of Shapwick. Next to this turning is a layby – this is the closest parking spot to the stones.
The problem would then be finding them! The stones are very small – no more than a couple of inches high – and the woodland is very overgrown. Along with the usual long grass, bushes etc the woodland floor appears to be completely covered in ivy. I suspect it would be quite a challenge locating the stones. I couldn’t see the ‘old sign’ previously mentioned which was said to designate the location of the stones. A place to return when I have more time.
A view from afar – 5.4.16
Whilst walking down the lane to visit the excellent Y Ffor burial chamber you can see Y Ffor Menhir a couple of fields over to the north. It looked large from a distance so I imagine it would be a big old chunk of rock close up!
Unfortunately I didn’t have time for a closer inspection.
‘Drive By’ 6.4.16
Directions:
Next to the A5104. A short distance north east of Bryneglwys.
Three low grass covered ‘bumps’ can be seen in a field.
COFLEIN state:
‘A group of 3 barrows approximately 26m in diameter and 1m high’.
‘Drive by’ 4.4.16
A grass covered mound surmounted by several trees right next to the road.
Easy to see when passing along the A44 (south side of)
Not much to add really.
COFLEIN state:
An oval barrow, 21-25m in diameter and 1.6m high, thought to have been originally circular.
‘Drive by’ 4.4.16
Another grass covered mound surmounted by several trees right next to the road.
Easy to see when passing along the A44 (south side of)
COFLEIN state:
A round barrow, 23m in diameter and 1.6m high.
‘Drive By’ 4.4.2016
The stone can be easily seen in the middle of a field on the south side of the B4355.
From a distance it looked like a large rounded boulder.
‘Drive By’ 4.4.16
Easily seen as a grass covered mound on the northern side of the B4355.
‘Drive By’ 4.4.16
Easily seen as a grass covered mound on the northern side of the B4355. Looked larger than the nearby Pennant barrow.
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This Dun is easy to spot when driving along the A83 overlooking Ronachan Bay. There is a handy car park right next to the site.
Unfortunately time constraints prevented me from a proper visit. However, the site can be seen as a flat-topped, fern covered mound. Great views.
Canmore states:
This fort, occupying the summit of an isolated rocky knoll, measures 24.5m x 18.5m within a 6.1m thick wall, now reduced to a grass-covered stony bank, not more than 1.0m high. A number of facing stones are visible in situ as shown in plan. A subsidiary crest line, traceable all round the knoll except on the W, may represent the edge of a terrace made as a seating for the outer face of the wall. The exceptional wall thickness would allow for mural chambers and galleries but no trace of such structures are now visible. The entrance is in the E. A D-shaped enclosure, formed by a low bank, and measuring 27.5m x 9m internally is situated at the base of the knoll, immediately SE of the entrance. Without excavation it is impossible to assess its relationship to the fort.
RCAHMS 1971
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This fort is very easy to spot when heading down the A849 towards Iona. It is a large rock outcrop. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to stop.
Canmore state:
On the summit of a rocky knoll situated 350m N of Torrans farmhouse, between the road and the shore of Loch Scridain. The remains of the Dun measures 30m x 14m. The wall of the dun is now reduced to a grass-grown band of rubble about 0.3m high. The only feature within the interior is a modern stone-walled enclosure. 1972.
Drive-by 1.8.15
Directions:
On the A171 between Ugthorpe and Aislaby.
Despite being right next to the road (northern side) I couldn’t see either of these two barrows due to a large covering of chest high gorse and fern.
E.H. state (Lady Cross barrow):
The barrow is an earthen mound 1.2m high and 14m in diameter. In the centre of the barrow is a hollow caused by previous excavations.
Dun Bogs barrow: The barrow is an earth and stone mound 1m high x 12m in diameter. In the centre of the mound is a hollow caused by excavations in the past.
Drive-by 1.8.15
Directions:
A short distance north of the Three Howes cairns. On the western side of the road.
Couldn’t see any trace of the cairns. This whole section of moorland is covered with heather. The O/S map shows 5 cairns here. E.H. have nothing to report – which isn’t much help!
Drive-by 1.8.15
Directions:
A short distance north east of the Cawthorne Camps barrows. O/S map required.
Despite being right next to the road I was unable to see the barrow due to the high bank. More to the point due to the way the road is cut into the hillside. Lack of time prevented a stop and search.
Parking may be tricky along these narrow, twisting lanes. Will have a proper look next time I am here.
E.H. state:
A round barrow situated on a prominent position overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The barrow is an earth and stone mound standing 1m high with an original diameter of 20m. The edge of the barrow has been truncated by the cutting of the adjacent road which is at least 3m below the top of the mound. The parish boundary passes through the marrow.
Only managed a drive-by to see this impressive stone whilst trying to find the B+B. Tempers were begining to fray in the car so I thought it best not to stop!
When near Sannox don’t miss the nearby wonderful re-created Viking ship in the small harbour.
Visible from Cairnholy 2 – across the field to the north east. Large(ish) grass covered mound.
Canmore state:
The cairn sands on a terrace above the west bank of the Kirkdale burn, 140m ENE of Cairnholy Farm. It measures 145m in diameter and 1.7m in height. The centre has been dug into and its sides clipped by ploughing. 1994
Drive-by 30.7.15
Directions:
A short distance east of the Newton Stewart cairn, on the B7079. On the norther side of the road, other side of a stone wall.
There are two cairns here – High Lessons (no sign of it) and Low Lessons (visible as a rough grass covered mound in the middle of the field). There was no obvious place to park in close proximity.
Canmore state:
High Lesson – The cairn is almost completely destroyed, grass covered rubble base, 0.3m high. 1966
Low Lesson – A partially grass covered cairn, half of which has been removed fom its south side. It is 70ft in diameter and 6ft high. 1966
Drive by – 28.7.15
Directions:
A short distance north east of Maybole, along a minor road.
For a change (not) it was raining. It has rained so much this holiday I am now on my second pair of boots. I have had enough of rain for a while. I have had enough of being wet, walking in the rain etc.
A drive by it is then!
The boulder-type stone is easily seen from the A77.
It is on the high point in the field.
Canmore state:
A rounded granite boulder about 1.4m in height. According to historian Mr J Gray its local name is Lyonston – from which the naerby farm took its name.
Drive by – 28.7.15
The stone is easy to see alongside the A77 but parking anywhere near is impossible. The stone stands in the middle of a recently ploughed field. It is approximately 1m high x 0.5m wide at the base. It has a pointy top.
The stone must be a considerable pain for the person who has to plough the field :)
Just to add that the stone is not visible when driving west along the minor road to the south.
I couldn’t see it anyway.
Roadside view 21.7.15
Directions:
On the western outskirts of Congleton, next to the A54.
My initial approach was via the minor road to the west but this soon became a no-no as the fields were in crop – corn I think. We carried on north and turned right onto the A54 to take us into Congleton. I thought that was that.
I was surprised to then see the long barrow quite close to this road. It is easily seen as a long low mound, covered in large mature trees. Parking could be tricky but probably the best place would be the muddy access road leading to the housing construction site – still on-going. Fortunately these new houses are still a little way from the long barrow. How close they are planning to build I don’t know?
Due to a combination of the long drive, a car load of hungry and tired people who were keen to get to a cafe in Congleton for breakfast and the rain I didn’t actually get to have a proper visit. Perhaps next time?
Drive by 21.7.15
Directions:
To the west of the A535. A short distance north of the famous Jodrell Bank.
As Posties photos show, the fields where the barrows lie are undulating and the ploughed down barrows are not easy to spot – particularly on a drive-by.
The A535 is a busy road and parking is tricky.
E.H. state the 3 barrows are between 0.75m and 1m high x 35m in diameter. The barrows have been carbon dated to c1900BC. The cremated remains of a young woman was discovered within a leather container when one of the barrows was excavated in the 1970s.
Directions:
Approximately 3km south east out of Baldock on the A507
‘Drive by’ 24.5.15
There was nowhere to park on the busy A507 so I had to settle for a drive-by.
The fields were in crop and I couldn’t make anything out. This could have been due to the crop or perhaps the barrow has been ploughed out? E.H. have nothing to say on the matter.
No doubt a winter visit is required? If you do plan a visit I suggest parking at the church in Clothall and approach via the public right of way from that direction.
Failed visit 13.4.15
Directions:
A short distance south of the A382 / B3206 junction – opposite Meacombe Farm
After visiting the excellent Spinsters’ Rock dolmen I wanted to have a look at this burial chamber.
However, Karen was less than keen as it had been a long drive in a hire car she wasn’t used to driving and the lane leading to the site is very narrow, overgrown and has very few passing places. It didn’t help that the low fuel warning was bleeping away and I knew we were some distance from the likely nearest petrol station. Added to this was the fact the children were getting restless and were keen to get to our caravan.
The hedgerows alongside the road are very high, well over head height and as I said, there are very few places to park. I would say the best place to park would be at the farm to the south and then walk back up the lane to the burial chamber. This was something I didn’t have the opportunity on this occasion to do. Perhaps next time?
‘Drive by’ 28.10.14
Directions:
South of East Harling, alongside the B1111.
I could just about make out a grass covered mound amid trees and bushes.
E.H. have no comment.
‘Drive by’ 28.10.14
Directions:
West of Grimes Graves, alongside the road but in dense woodland.
A proper search for the barrows would be quite tricky as this appears to be on MOD land and there are warning signs to say the verge is soft so you could get stuck if you pulled over.
I possibly saw one of the barrows as a low overgrown mound amid the trees – but I can’t be 100% sure.
E.H. state:
Two bowl barrows visible as earthen mounds. Both approx 1m high x 30m in diameter.
‘Drive by’ 27.10.14
Directions:
Near the junction of the A12 / A1214.
South of Woodbridge.
Parking is impossible here so I attempted to see this large barrow by driving past on each of the roads.
Unfortunately the area is overgrown woodland and nothing can be seen – except trees and bushes of course! Perhaps it can be seen in the winter?
E.H. state:
A bowl barrow 2.6m in height and covering an area 30m in diameter.
‘Drive by’ 27.10.14
Directions:
A short distance north of Pole Hill barrow, just south of Woodbridge along a minor road.
After visiting Pole Hill barrow I thought I would have a look for barrows further along the road.
Unfortunately the area consists of very overgrown woodland. I couldn’t see anything to be honest.
Parking would be difficult if you fancied crashing your way through the undergrowth to look for the barrows!
There is a further barrow (580m north) at TM2386345885 which I didn’t have time to look for.
E.H. state:
Two bowl barrows, standing 1m and 0.8, with a combined length of 24m. The barrows are the only two which survive of a closely spaced group of 6.
‘Drive by’ 14.10.14
Directions:
Directly opposite the junction leading from the minor road from Long Bredy onto the A35.
These two very large grass covered barrows are easy to spot. If visiting, a standing stone is a little way to the east along a track.
Unfortunately I didn’t have time to visit the stone. Perhaps next time?
There is a large barrow which can be seen on the southern side of the wood south of the the other baoor(s) / long barrow.
I spotted it whilst driving north along the minor road between Portesham and the A35.
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