Unearthing Ancient Secrets
Just a stone's throw from Avebury lies the Early Neolithic burial mound of West Kennet Long Barrow. Built around 3,700 BC, this ancient site served intermittently as a burial ground throughout the Neolithic period. Inside its chambers, archaeologists have discovered human remains alongside flint tools and pottery shards. Stepping into the barrow offers a tangible connection to our distant prehistoric past, allowing you to reflect on the lives of those who walked this land thousands of years ago.