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Woodhenge (Wiltshire)
Date Added: 1st Jan 2020
Site Type: Henge
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 31st Jan 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Woodhenge (Wiltshire) submitted by sem on 7th Sep 2015. Woodhenge -The Model
One picture taken of a 3D model conceived during a wet weekend. Projects like this can reveal previously unseen features.
I would point out that the henge itself is now thought to have been built after the timbers decayed.
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Log Text: Totally disappeared but wood post holes marked by concrete posts. Good ambience. A walk finds a long barrow and the Cuckoo Stone. A cairn in the middle of the circles signifies a grave of a child.
Week Down Barrows
Date Added: 5th Dec 2019
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 5th Dec 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 2
Week Down Barrows submitted by RingPaw on 2nd Nov 2006. Northernmost barrow of three.
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Log Text: Roughly a 30min walk uphill from the road but worth it when you get there! Three nicely surviving examples (approx 2-3mtrs high and 20-30mtr dia) which, however, have been excavated and, as usual, has ruined the tops of all three. They are close together but you can't see them until you are near due to the brow of the hill. Excellent ambience - the nicest I have come across on the Island so far, and I felt that I was only too welcome to visit, and I could have stayed all day meditating among them.
The areas surrounding the barrows have lumps and suspicious rises in the ground so there may be many more flattened barrows (the site, after-all, is recorded as a Cemetery rather than three individual barrows!). The Ventnor Golf Club is nearby, again with suspicious rises in the ground. All-in-all well worth a visit especially if you want to contact the ancestors.
Vittlefields Farm Bowl Barrow
Date Added: 11th May 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 11th Jul 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Vittlefields Farm Bowl Barrow submitted by cliffrich on 18th Mar 2019. Vittlefields Farm Bowl Barrow
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Log Text: None
Sud Moor
Date Added: 17th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 2 Access 4
Sud Moor submitted by RingPaw on 17th Sep 2006. General view of the site (feature to the left). Shows footbridge to the right and walkers on the coastal footpath, on the horizon.
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Log Text: You need to explore for an access to this site then keep a close eye across the stream/drainage channel. The barrow is situated on the other side of the stream/drainage ditch near a bend in the stream. If the grass is high you won't be able to see it. Look for the ditch around the circumference of the barrow which will give it's location away. Ringpaw's description is good.
See video - https://youtu.be/d9qGqt5Wdn8
Stonehenge.
Date Added: 1st Jan 2020
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 31st Jan 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 3
Stone-16 at Stonehenge. submitted by Feanor on 4th Oct 2017. Shot specifically for Angie Lake.
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Log Text: If you visit don't forget to see Woodhenge which is all part of the huge site which includes longbarrows/Cursus, an avenue, and lots of round barrows
St Catherine's Hill (Isle of Wight)
Date Added: 10th May 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 13th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
St Catherine's Hill (Isle of Wight) submitted by ringpaw on 9th Sep 2009. Bronze age barrow near Oratory, from west side.
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Log Text: A ruined but still recognizable barrow near to the ancient oratory. A Lime Kiln is said be situated into the side of the barrow, which may have been used to build the oratory
Shorwell 2
Date Added: 21st Jun 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 3
Shorwell 2 submitted by RingPaw on 20th May 2006. Barrow in foreground, more obvious on site, but largely ruined.
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Log Text: Having lived in Shorwell as a vicar's son for 8yrs in the 70's I never knew of this gem! Quite a noticeable barrow, even from the approach, however once on top of the downs you need to keep to the nearest side of the fence in order to notice the barrow. Follow the far side of the fence and you will miss it (my mistake!). It is easily noticed as you approach it from the untrodden footpath so you have to go through bracken to get to it. Once there you'll find that it's a medium sized barrow, reasonably well preserved, albeit covered in bracken and with Badger/Fox holes so beware!. The ambience for me was noticeable but not overpowering, unlike the Black Barrow of Brighstone.
See video - https://youtu.be/L7jTxUYCZkA
Shorwell 1
Date Added: 17th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 2
Shorwell 1 submitted by RingPaw on 20th May 2006. Long view of site. This is where the barrow is according to evidence of field boundaries, etc. Spectacular views all round, village of Shorwell in background.
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Log Text: I think I walked past this several times during the 2hrs looking for it! Having found the map reference site I continued to look for it. This one is the worst condition barrow that I have found so far. It is unrecognisable as a round barrow, possibly due to ploughing and a general lack of preservation :(. I found RingPaw's description accurate. No ambience, and no tell-tale mound to speak of. There are a few lumps in the ground but nothing else however, a few meters away I found a likely looking earthwork further towards Chillerton but not at the map co-ordinates. All-in-all disappointing :o
See video - https://youtu.be/L7jTxUYCZkA
Shanklin Down Barrows
Date Added: 17th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 2
Shanklin Down Barrows submitted by RingPaw on 2nd Nov 2006. Barrow in foreground; towns of Shanklin & Sandown, white Culver Cliff + Portsmouth and the South Downs beyond.
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Log Text: A long walk from the Ventnor Road but once there the views are well worth it! If you know what you're looking for you will find the nearly flattened barrows but tell-tale mounds are there to be seen. Mounds can be seen all over this area which makes me think that it is a cemetery rather than just a couple barrows - I've asked the IWCC if this is the case and they've told me that the other lumps could be from mining or as other unconfirmed barrows or pillow mounds. The trig mark is only obvious once you're in the field but no sooner.
See video - https://youtu.be/VmVQ-JwC2fg?t=1
Shalcombe Manor
Date Added: 10th May 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 9th May 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 2
Shalcombe Manor submitted by cliffrich on 10th May 2019. Shalcombe Manor Barrow
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Log Text: This barrow has been heavily excavated, however is still recognizable.
Shalcombe Down
Date Added: 10th May 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 9th May 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 2
Shalcombe Down submitted by cliffrich on 10th May 2019. Shalcombe Down Barrow
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Log Text: A reasonable condition barrow in the middle of a forest. The ditch is present but shallow. Has been excavated.
Sea Mark
Date Added: 13th Jul 2020
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 11th Dec 2018. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Sea Mark submitted by RingPaw on 18th Jul 2006. Looking west to ridgeway road; probable barrow site is the brownish round area in the foreground.
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Log Text: 12.07.2020
Visited the Ashey Down site yet again because I have found even more listed barrows! At this cemetery there are up to 20 barrows listed plus several Pillow Mound! This is by far the largest cemetery that I have found on the Island - I have visited all the Historic England's listed barrow sites on the Island now (I think!).
The barrows near the Seamark are actually in the field to the South West of (behind) the Mark. At this time of year grasses have covered the fields so unable to identify any visible earthworks but there are five barrows listed in this field.
There are also two Medieval sites at the very bottom of the slope (next to the woods) to the East of the site but very difficult to see any evidence - we'll just have to go with Historic England and IWCC on these.
On top of all this there is a field system with the ridge and furrow techniques and a noticeable Enclosure marked by banks and ditches; the banks being approx. 0.75m high. Lots to see if you know what you're looking for!
Round Copse
Date Added: 9th Apr 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 9th Apr 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Round Copse submitted by ringpaw on 22nd Feb 2008. Long shot of barrow, from the site of the Bowcombe barrow. I've looked at this view scores of times & only just realised you could see the mound (in the middle distance, in front of the trees).
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Log Text: Another ruined barrow on the Island, previously excavated but not returned to its original condition :(. Covered with brambles and undergrowth so reasonably protected from modern day abuse. A 15min walk from the nearest road. A nice, peaceful ambience surrounding it.
Pitts Down Field System
Date Added: 19th Mar 2019
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 12th Mar 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 2
Pitts Down Field System submitted by cliffrich on 12th Mar 2019. Field System #4
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Log Text: None
Pay Down
Date Added: 26th Mar 2019
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 26th Mar 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Pay Down submitted by RingPaw on 4th Mar 2006. Overall view of site - barrows to right, Five Barrows site on highest point of skyline.
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Log Text: A nice ambience from all the barrows including the Mottistone Down/Harboro barrows. Sites at: SZ39828 85096/SZ39913 85089/SZ39980 84943/SZ39686 85091
Nunwell Down
Date Added: 18th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Oct 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Nunwell Down submitted by vicky on 26th Aug 2003. Nunwell Down barrow - see main site entry for further details.
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Log Text: You'll have to know what to look for in order to recognise this site. It is not formally preserved, instead just a mound in a farmer's field which he seems to circumnavigate with his machinery. No fences or protective environment for the barrow. Sad to see it's uncared for. Also known as The Devil's Punch Bowl and seems to be well know locally. See video - https://youtu.be/44WlKNaEzxE?list=PLTlO3UNiWb31re9wQfjfMfebYbLfQ8fhF&t=9. Also see: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012719
Newbarn Down Barrows
Date Added: 21st Jun 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 24th Mar 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 2
Newbarn Down Barrows submitted by cliffrich on 25th Mar 2019. SZ 4485 8552
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Log Text: None
Mottistone Down
Date Added: 26th Mar 2019
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 2
Mottistone Down submitted by RingPaw on 8th Mar 2006. Largest barrow from gate at top of Down.
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Log Text: Sadly these four barrows have had quite a bit of damage due to past excavations, and from, what looks like, motorbike tracks through the middle of them :(. These are nice high examples and quite large in diameter. Well worth a visit!
Mottistone Common Bowl Barrow
Date Added: 18th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 9th Jan 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Mottistone Common Bowl Barrow submitted by ringpaw on 27th Aug 2007. Pick your way to the barrow through heather, gorse (& bees) from a gravel trackway. August is the time to catch the heather.
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Log Text: A relatively well preserved Bowl Barrow. A little walk from the Longstone, and from the Hill Fort. As is often the case there is a dip in the top middle of the barrow from previous excavation/s. Not noticeable until you get close to it but well worth the effort finding it - just a case of exploring for it! I visited in January 2019 so a little bare of flowers!
See video - https://youtu.be/F9nw396ifdY?t=2.
See also: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1007788
Mersley Down
Date Added: 17th Mar 2019
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 30th Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 1 Access 3
Mersley Down submitted by RingPaw on 16th Jul 2006. This seems to have been almost totally ploughed out. There is a definite platform with lumps & bumps at the top of a small hill which is probably the barrow site (here in foreground). View north to Portsmouth & South Downs.
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Log Text: Only recognisable by very slightly raised ground that could be confused with the many other lumps in the ground. I could not be certain of the exact location in the field due to the numerous similar lumps in the ground. The video is of the site according to an OS map/gps coordinates but disappointed not to find any significant mounds. There are other earth features in the field which may/may not be significant. Ambience is not present hence: '1 - Awful'.
See video - https://youtu.be/NdezfJTLToY