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Prehistoric Sites in Gloucestershire

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 church museum in Winchcombe. Winchcombe, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Northeast of Cheltenham, off B3642 Details of Belas Knap OS SP021254 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 OS ST738767 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Notgrove Long Barrow   A neolithic long barrow. The barrow has been filled in to avoid damage to the site. Notgrove, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Off the A436, near Bourton on the Water Website: Notgrove Long Barrow English Heritage Details of Notgrove Long Barrow OS SP097 210 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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 OS ST796700 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Oathill Lane, Rodmarton, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: On Oathill Lane, off the A433 1 mile south of Rodmarton Website: Windmill Tump English Heritage Details of Windmill Tump - Photos of Windmill Tump OS ST 933973 Photo Credit: Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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