Land Traces

Sited not too far from it's more famous sibling at West Kennet, this massive long barrow exudes character and deserves more recognition than it gets. The blunt end, possibly it's entrance, is orientated toward the South East, possibly aligned on the Winter Solstice. It's certainly larger than West Kennet, but lacks that famous sarsen facade and is not as easily accessible. Apparently it's never been properly excavated so it's hard to know if it contains the same internal chambered structure as WKLB. The only clues to it's interior come from the diggings of rabbits and badgers and there might be additional damage caused by the roots of the several beech trees which crown the earthwork.