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Re: Broome Heath Long Barrow by Davidwk on Monday, 08 December 2003

The entrance to Broome pits is on the old, now bypassed road to Bungay and quite easily missed unless you know where you're going. It is possible to park in the gravel entrance but there is a farm trailer preventing further ingress.

The long barrow is visible over the leftmost lake (pit) and is very overgrown in summer. The long barrow has several round barrow companions which are marked by notices.

The barrows are all quite riddled with rabbit warrens and it is worth watching your step lest you lose your footing. The rabbit holes are a mixed blessing as occasionally bits of pottery (funerary urn?) are bought to the surface.

Certainly a site worth visiting. The area is bordered by a number of houses and is a frequent dog walking area - another reason to watch your step. Whilst talking about wildlife its probably worth mentioning the geese who are not always welcoming as you walk between the two pits

In the viscinity of the barrows there are reported to be a number of enclosures but these are not easily spotted

All in all an interesting and atmospheric site.

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