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Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Ablington Barrow Clump Alternative Name: Figheldean 25
Country: England
NOTE: This site is 0.87 km away from the location you searched for.
County: Wiltshire Type: Round Barrow(s)
Nearest Town: Amesbury  Nearest Village: Ablington
Map Ref: SU1654546924
Latitude: 51.221275N  Longitude: 1.764474W
Condition:
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3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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Ablington Barrow Clump
Ablington Barrow Clump submitted by Andy B : Private Harry Buxton excavates the body of an Anglo-Saxon woman. Photo (C) Crown Copyright (used as part of press release) (Vote or comment on this photo)
Round Barrow in Wiltshire. A bowl barrow with primary and possible secondary inhumations. There are intrusive Saxon burials, originally indicated by a spearhead found within a rabbit scrape.

Source: Pastscape Monument No. 915531.

It appears to be on MOD property, so access is probably impossible.

Jackie, a Project Florence volunteer who has known Barrow Clump for many years writes:

"Barrow Clump, known locally as Ablington Clump or just ‘The Clump’ has been a significant land mark for many years. With its group of trees on a high location has meant it is unmissable for miles around, in fact it can clearly be seen from the A345 just before you get to the turning to Boscombe Down, driving from Salisbury. It is also very visible from my garden; I live less than half a mile away from the site!" Read more at the Wessex Archaeology blog and see below for more on the recent dig.

Note: Time Team and Project Florence soldiers' rehabilitation dig at Barrow Clump
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Ablington Barrow Clump
Ablington Barrow Clump submitted by Creative Commons : Barrow Clump, So-called because it contains a tumulus. Copyright Andrew Smith and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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SU1647 : Farmland, Figheldean by Andrew Smith
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SU1646 : Footpath, Ablington by Andrew Smith
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SU1646 : Track near Ablington by David Martin
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Barrow Clump - more exciting finds in the second season (Summer 2013) by Andy B on Wednesday, 24 February 2016
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The Wiltshire archaeology team visited to the 2013 Operation Nightingale excavations at Barrow Clump, here's their blog with lots of photos

http://www.wshc.eu/blog/item/barrow-clump-more-exciting-finds.html
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Time Team at Barrow Clump by Andy B on Sunday, 19 August 2012
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Sarah Phillips writes: The excavation is now finished and the trenches are backfilled but the blog does not end here. Firstly we still have lots to report as we got a bit behind on reporting events on site. Secondly we have the post excavation to report on over the coming months, as well as our film-making project and other Project Florence events.

http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/blogs/operation-nightingaleproject-florence/2012/08/07/time-team-barrow-clump
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Re: Soldiers injured in Afghanistan make 'surprise' find on UK archaeology dig. by Andy B on Sunday, 19 August 2012
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An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers injured on Operation HERRICK has concluded its success on Salisbury Plain with an astonishing treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon finds.

Soldiers taking part in ‘Operation Nightingale’ unearthed a major sixth-century burial site at Barrow Clump, uncovering 27 bodies – including Anglo-Saxon warriors - buried with a range of personal possessions. Artefacts uncovered included shield bosses, broaches, amber and glass beads, spear heads, a silver ring, and a wooden drinking vessel with bronze bands.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked with The Rifles to create the project, which helps soldiers injured in Afghanistan return to their regiment or prepare for civilian life. It also helps the Ministry Of Defence fulfil its statutory obligations.

DIO's Senior Historic Advisor, Richard Osgood said: "The project has been a huge success and represents a significant archaeological find . The Bronze Age and Anglo Saxon burial ground is relatively small and we expected to uncover around 15 graves, but instead have unearthed 27."

"Archaeologically, the really exciting thing is that because of the variety of artefacts found by soldiers working on Operation Nightingale, any future student wanting to study the sixth century of Wessex will have to refer to Barrow Clump. This is thanks to the hard work of the soldiers from the British Army."

Co-directed by Richard Osgood and Sgt Diarmaid Walshe, of Royal Army Medical Core (RAMC), the project draws in assistance from partners including English Heritage, Wessex Archaeology and the Army’s survey unit,135 Geographical Squadron, to help deliver the programme.

Operation Nightingale recently received a special award from the British Archaeological Awards in recognition of its innovative use of archaeological work to boost the recovery and career prospects of military personnel injured in Afghanistan.

Rifleman Mike Kelly from 1 RIFLES said: "I never imaged that we would uncover such amazing artefacts. I discovered a warrior that had been buried with his shield placed across his face, which I believe to be a sign of respect."

"I have been to war myself and I can imagine what the soldier would have felt as he went into battle. Knowing that as a modern day warrior I have unearthed the remains of another, fills me with an overwhelming sense of respect."

The project gives soldiers the opportunity to learn a series of excavation, land survey, drawing and mapping techniques and also enhancing their publication and presentation skills. Eight soldiers are moving on to study archaeology at Leicester University, thanks to the programme. The project also helps build a sense of worth and purpose for participants through learning new skills and building on team-working and social skills.

One of the soldiers’ early discoveries was the remains of a sixth-century Anglo-Saxon female. 'Davina', as they named the woman, was believed to have died in her late teens to early 20s. Artefacts unearthed at Barrow Clump will finally be laid to rest in Wiltshire Heritage Museum, in Devizes.

Rowan Kendrick, from 5 RIFLES said: "My best subject at school was History and I really enjoyed school trips to museums, I cant believe that when I visit the Wiltshire heritage museum I will be looking at artefacts that I have found."

David Dawson, Director of Wiltshire Heritage Museum in Devizes said:

"We hope to be able to put the artefacts on permanent display in a new Anglo Saxon gallery. In the meantime, we are looking to feature these wonderful and amazing discoveries in an exclusive exhibition, some time in the near future."

Source: Wessex Archaeology
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Ablington Barrow Clump - excavation blog including Time Team filming by davidmorgan on Tuesday, 14 August 2012
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Here's the Wessex Archaeology excavation blog. Lots of photos and videos.
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Re: Soldiers injured in Afghanistan make surprise find on UK archaeology dig. by Sunny100 on Saturday, 11 August 2012
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So David is this the place mentioned in the link. Why couldn't they have given it its proper name, or was there a reason behind that?
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Re: Ablington Barrow Clump by davidmorgan on Friday, 10 August 2012
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Soldiers injured in Afghanistan make surprise find on UK archaeology dig. by davidmorgan on Friday, 10 August 2012
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Click on the link http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/aug/06/soldiers-archaeology-somerset-discovery-afghanistan

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