Belas Knap
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Stretchy123
N 51° 56.074 W 001° 58.325
30U E 570668 N 5754259
The ancient long barrow at Belas Knap dating back to 3,800 BC.
Waymark Code: WMF9TW
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
Views: 11
The barrow was excavated in the 1860s and the remains of over 30 people were found.
The co-ordinates are for roadside parking and access to the site. Getting to the barrow itself invovles a climb up the hill through woodland and fields. The site itself is at N 051 55.63 W 001 58.246
There is no charge for entry to the site. Access is available 24/7.
Property page on English Heritage website: [Web Link]
I am an English Heritage Member: yes
Property Address:
Near Charlton Abbots
1⁄2 mile on Cotswold Way
Property maintained by:: English Heritage
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