Long Barrows represent some of the earliest architecture in Britain - these long mounds of soil and stone have stood for 5,000 years and more, and though recent studies on the bones that they contained have helped us understand a little more about these peoples diets, and the kinds of traumas they recieved during their lives, they are still as remote from us as they have ever been. Sadly, many of these monuments have not survived the plough, and these pages are an attempt to get what remains of many of the Somerset Long Barrows out in the open, in the hope that an increased visibility will improve their chances of survival. If you like this selection, then you'll probably also enjoy Tim Darvill's tour of the Cotswold-Severn Long Barrows.
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At the bottom of each page is a list of recommended books on the subject of Long Barrows - both chambered and earthen - these have been hand picked for usefulness to the general reader - the list is not auto-generated. The links will take you to the Amazon page for that book, and if you make a purchase you will be helping to support Digital Digging. Thanks in advance, should you decide to go down that route.