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Site Type | Country (A/D) |
County/ Region | Visited? (A/D) |
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| Shorwell 1 | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 23rd Feb 2019 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 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 preservati... Read More |
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| Long Stone (IOW) | Standing Stone (Menhir) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th Jan 2019 | 2 | 3 | 3 | A locally well known site which is used by various Pagan groups. The two stones (one standing, the other toppled) mark the Eastern end of the Longbarrow (presumeably the entrance). The barrow itself has been almost ruined by previous excavations and is difficult to pick out. Ditches around the barro... Read More |
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| Castle Hill, Mottistone | Hillfort | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th Jan 2019 | 2 | 3 | 3 | If you know what you're looking for it can be recognised, however it could be confused with farm earth movements. A distinctive square-ish earth structure comprising of built up earth mounds around perimeter, but nothing else to identify it. Look out for the fenced manhole cover at the South East co... Read More |
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| Sud Moor | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 1st Jan 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 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 t... Read More |
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| Mersley Down | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 30th Nov 2018 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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... Read More |
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| Shanklin Down Barrows | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 22nd Nov 2018 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 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 ... Read More |
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| Nunwell Down | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 22nd Oct 2018 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 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... Read More |
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| Culver Down I | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 11th Nov 2018 | 3 | 4 | 4 | A short walk from the lower car park at the end of Culver Down. This barrow is quite noticeable if you look where you wouldn't expect to see it! It was overgrown and hidden away by some trees and brambles when I visited. It is situated adjacent to a concrete wartime gun emplacement. The video includ... Read More |
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| Arreton Downs | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 6th Nov 2018 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Once you have found the site the barrow is easy to see. Roughly 3mtrs high and approx 10mtrs diameter. Hidden behind a roadside hedge on the chalk pit side of the road, near the Hare and Hounds pub. There is another barrow several hundred yards away towards the end of the chalk pit and in a field, b... Read More |
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| Arreton Bowl Barrow II | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 7th Dec 2018 | This one wasn't marked on this site so I asked the site owner to add it. This barrow is situated at the end of the chalk pit in the adjacent field, literally a few meters from the chalk pit. It is listed with Historic England: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1010009.
See ... Read More |
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| Mottistone Common Bowl Barrow | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th Jan 2019 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 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 ... Read More |
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| Afton Down | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 3rd Feb 2019 | 3 | 3 | 3 | There are two sites listed elsewhere which refer to Freshwater Golf Club site, and the Afton Down site. In effect they both make up one barrow cemetery. The round/bowl barrows are mostly very well preserved and some of the best that I have seen on the Island so far. There is also a disc barrow, bell... Read More |
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| Cheverton Farm | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 2nd Mar 2019 | 3 | 3 | 3 | There are two round barrows at this site. One of them is quite noticeable albeit around a meter high at highest point. Roughly 20mtr diameter with quite a distinctive circumference. The second barrow is approx seven meters to the East. Just recognisable if you know what to look for. Again this one i... Read More |
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| Black Barrow | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 6th Feb 2019 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Just got back from visiting Black Barrow. Tried going to St Catherine's barrows but the hill was shrouded in fog right down to the car park/viewing area!
Well, as RingPaw mentioned this barrow certainly has some ambience. I've put a 4 for ambience but as mentioned by RingPaw 'Good' ambience is not ... Read More |
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| Gallibury Hump | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 12th Mar 2019 | 3 | 3 | 2 | I was glad to see that the barrow had been fenced off. The first one on the Island that I've seen fenced off! An imposing barrow of impressive size.
As RingPaw states, the other two barrow sites nearby have been ploughed out and barely visible. These barrows are on private land and I discovered tha... Read More |
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| Pitts Down Field System | Ancient Village or Settlement | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 12th Mar 2019 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Brighstone Forest 1 | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 20th Mar 2019 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Good examples of round barrows. Quite large ones which give an imposing presence. The ambience is almost welcoming so a pleasure to walk between them :). Sadly they have been excavated in the past so un-repaired damage on the top is evident | ||
| East Westover Down - Tennyson Trail | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | |||||||
| Brighstone Forest Enclosure / Moot | Misc. Earthwork | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 19th Mar 2019 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Pay Down | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 26th Mar 2019 | 3 | 4 | 4 | A nice ambience from all the barrows including the Mottistone Down/Harboro barrows. Sites at: SZ39828 85096/SZ39913 85089/SZ39980 84943/SZ39686 85091 | ||
| Mottistone Down | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 3 | 5 | 2 | 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! | |||
| Round Copse | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th Apr 2019 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 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. | ||
| Brook Down Five Barrows | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 6th May 2019 | 3 | 4 | 3 | A large cemetery (and probably the most populated one on the Island) of up to 30 round/bell/disc/flat barrows. A clump of approx eight visible barrows at this site, however many more have disappeared/been ruined or flattened. An imposing site when you get closer with a very welcoming ambience and a ... Read More |
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| Compton Down (IOW) | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 6th May 2019 | 2 | 3 | 3 | This barrow is between Five Barrows and the Eastern end of Freshwater Golf Course | ||
| St Catherine's Hill (Isle of Wight) | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 13th Feb 2019 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 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 | ||
| Shalcombe Down | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th May 2019 | 2 | 3 | 2 | A reasonable condition barrow in the middle of a forest. The ditch is present but shallow. Has been excavated. | ||
| Shalcombe Manor | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 9th May 2019 | 2 | 4 | 2 | This barrow has been heavily excavated, however is still recognizable. | ||
| Vittlefields Farm Bowl Barrow | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 11th Jul 2018 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Brighstone Forest 2 | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 12th Feb 2019 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Brighstone Forest 2 | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 12th Feb 2019 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Luccombe Down | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 12th May 2019 | 3 | 4 | 2 | An absolutely lovely walk up to the cemetery! Loads of barrows up there. Many barrows are unlisted and unmapped but have been excavated. I visited expecting to find eleven barrows but found many more. I would guess that there are around 30 barrows+ up there. As usual on the Island all the barrows th... Read More |
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| Shorwell 2 | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 23rd Feb 2019 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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 ... Read More |
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| Newbarn Down Barrows | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 24th Mar 2019 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Chessell Down - Coombe Plantation | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 26th Mar 2019 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Eaglehead Copse III. | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 21st Jun 2019 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Private land so permission is required to visit. Eaglehead Copse I, II, and III are all in one field not far from the Ashey Sea Mark. All of the barrows are hardly visible, the highest one around 0.5mtr high. If you don't know the tell-tale signs you won't find them! I noticed several other suspisci... Read More |
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| Eaglehead Copse II. | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 21st Jun 2019 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Private land so permission is required to visit. Eaglehead Copse I, II, and III are all in one field not far from the Ashey Sea Mark. All of the barrows are hardly visible, the highest one around 0.5mtr high. If you don't know the tell-tale signs you won't find them! I noticed several other suspicio... Read More |
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| Eaglehead Copse I. | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 21st Jun 2019 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Private land so permission is required to visit. Eaglehead Copse I, II, and III are all in one field not far from the Ashey Sea Mark. All of the barrows are hardly visible, the highest one around 0.5mtr high. If you don't know the tell-tale signs you won't find them! I noticed several other suspicio... Read More |
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| Isle of Wight Garlic Farm | Museum | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 1st Aug 2019 | 1 | 3 | 4 | A small museum/display of ancient flint work and a round bowl which has been reconstructed. The enclosure has a sign in front of it but the earthwork is so eroded that it can't be seen from the ground, perhaps a better view from the air. | ||
| Firestone Copse | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 21st Sep 2019 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Looks like the second barrow has been ploughed out. The first barrow is just identifiable but looks, also, to have been mostly ploughed out. Sadly, the farmer is using the barrow for crops. I am aware of a usual 2mtr exclusion zone around all ancient barrows. | ||
| Week Down Barrows | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 5th Dec 2019 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 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... Read More |
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| Bowcombe Down | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 29th Dec 2019 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Nothing really to see here. A slight rise in the ground is all to notice. | ||
| Woodhenge (Wiltshire) | Henge | England | Wiltshire | Visited | 31st Jan 2020 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 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. | ||
| Stonehenge. | Stone Circle | England | Wiltshire | Visited | 31st Jan 2020 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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 | ||
| Chillerton Fort | Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 30th Dec 2019 | 3 | 4 | 2 | Chillerton Fort and round barrows. Historic England ref: 1010012. Map ref: SZ4799 8388. Historic England state an 'unfinished' fort/promontory. Also known as 'Five Barrows', not to be confused with another Isle of Wight site called 'Five Barrows' at Brooke. Three barrows found and possibly another t... Read More |
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| Headon Warren | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 2nd Mar 2020 | 3 | 4 | 3 | A reasonably well preserved large-ish barrow albeit excavated with a large hollow at the apex. Apparently King Henry III may have excavated this barrow in search for treasure to fund defence costs/war costs. Absolutely lovely views of both the Needles also of Hurst Castle. Two other barrows are visi... Read More |
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| Heatherdown | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 2nd Mar 2020 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Note the square 'round' barrows, also the square surrounding ditch. The square ditch and barrow/s are unique within the Isle of Wight | ||
| Chillerton Fort | Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Highdown barrows | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 20th May 2020 | 3 | 4 | 2 | Historic England List: 1010511
Two barrows side by side, one a little smaller than the other one. Neither are large but they are reasonably well preserved. One could walk by them without noticing them! A 15-20min walk up the hillside from the Tennyson Memorial Car Park in Old Alum Bay Road.
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| Ashey Down Cemetery | Barrow Cemetery | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 16th Oct 2018 | 3 | 4 | 2 | After a long walk I found that it was all worth it. The barrows are good examples and easily recognised. To walk through them gives a good feeling, almost though as if you are trespassing! Well worth the effort. Once you are there it is a short walk to the Seamark where you will find other, less obv... Read More |
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| Sea Mark | Round Barrow(s) | England | Isle of Wight | Visited | 11th Dec 2018 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 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... Read More |