England
Gloucestershire

Windmill Tump Long Barrow

(sometimes called Rodmarton Long Barrow)

Summary
A large Neolithic long barrow near Rodmarton, Gloucestershire. The barrow was excavated in the Victorian period and artefacts removed before it was filled in again. There are at least three side chambers, though these have now collapsed. A retaining wall has been built around the barrow to prevent erosion.

The site is not located on top of the hill, but rather on the western slope. It is built with a forecourt at the east, marked by two smallish upright stones either side of the collapsed entrance. As is typical, the barrow tapers slightly towards the western end.

Open site, free entry

Photos of Windmill Tump Long Barrow
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The west end of the barrow. As you can see, the barrow stands in farmer's fields, about 300 yards from the road.	Looking from the forecourt area into the barrow entrance
A collapsed side chamber. There are at least three such chambers branching out from the central passage.	The barrow tapers from east to west. As you can see, several sections of the barrow have collapsed.
Looking down at the barrow entrance. Here you can see the forecourt area, where ceremomines might have been performed.	Another view of the east end of the barrow.

Getting there
Access is by way of the A433. Turn off at Trull House Gardens (from the south) or onto Oathill Lane from the north. The barrow is located in a farmer's field several hundred yards from the lane. There is a wide verge with parking for several cars, and a signposted path up the hill to the barrow. The going is very easy, though the path is basically non-existent. Rubber boots woulld be a good idea, as the path eventually veers to cross the field to reach the barrow enclosure.

Details
Windmill Tump
Oathill Lane
Rodmarton
Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
England

Location: On Oathill Lane, off the A433 1 mile south of Rodmarton
Website: Windmill Tump
OS ST 933973

Photos © David Ross

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