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Prehistoric Sites in Gloucestershire

Belas Knap - Windmill Tump



 Belas Knap
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  
Belas Knap

A chambered tomb dating from about 1400BC. Thirty eight skeletons were discovered in the tomb, and these and other artifacts can be seen in the folk museum in Winchcombe. more...
Winchcombe, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Northeast of Cheltenham, off B3642
Website: Belas Knap
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OS Grid SP021254
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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  Dyrham Camp Hillfort
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Dyrham Camp Hillfort

Otherwise known as Hinton Hillfort this Iron Age fortification is the traditional site of the Battle of Dyrham in 577AD. In this battle, according to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, the Saxons led by "Cuthwine and Ceawlin fought against the Britons and slew three kings, Coinmail, Condidan and Farimail at the place which is called Dyrham; and they captured three cities, Gloucester, Cirencester and Bath". Though the site of the battle is not known, what is very clear is the spectacular location of the hillfort, with wonderful views towards Wales. The best place to view the hillfort is from the National Trust property of Dyrham Park. Beside the hillfort are remnants of medieval strip lychets, also best seen from Dyrham Park.
Hinton, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Just off the A46
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OS Grid ST738767
Photo Credit: David Ross
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 Notgrove Long Barrow
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Notgrove Long Barrow

A neolithic long barrow. The barrow has been filled in to avoid damage to the site. more...
Notgrove, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Off the A436, near Bourton on the Water
Website: Notgrove Long Barrow
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OS Grid SP097 210
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  Nympsfield Long Barrow
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Nympsfield Long Barrow

A Neolithic burial mound dating to about 2900 BCE, in a superb setting atop a high ridge of the Cotswold escarpmet, with views out over the Severn Valley towards Wales. The barrow internal burial chambers have been exposed for easy viewing allowing visitors to get a good sense of the chamber layout.
B4066, Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Located directly on the B4066 1 mile northwest of Nympsfield village, almost opposite the drive to Woodchester Manor.
Website: Nympsfield Long Barrow
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OS Grid SO794014
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  Three Shires Stones
  
Three Shires Stones

A Neolithic burial chamber marks the point where the historical boundaries of the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset met.
Marshfield, West Country, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
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OS Grid ST796700
Photo Credit: Phil Williams, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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  Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

Uley Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located high on Crawley Hill, on the Cotswold escarpment, overlooking the Severn valley. The barrow is of the Cotswold-Severn type, similar to Nympsfield Long Barrow a mile away.
B4066, Uley, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: On the B4066 3 miles north of Dursley
Website: Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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OS Grid SO789000
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 Windmill Tump
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  
Windmill Tump

A Neolithic long barrow with at least three chambers, contained within three concentric ditches. Remains of animal bones were found when the site was excavated. The barrow interior cannot be entered. more...
Oathill Lane, Rodmarton, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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