Five Wells

Five Wells is a Neolithic burial mound in Taddington with two limestone chambers positioned back to back. Both chambers have paved floors and are reached through approach passages at either end of the roughly 23 by 22 meter long mound.

The monument dates to between 3400 and 2400 BC, a period when early farming societies were developing in the region. Thomas Bateman conducted the first systematic excavation in 1846, uncovering skeletal remains and various objects left behind from that distant era.

Over many generations, this site served as a communal burial place for early farming families. People used the chambers to lay their dead to rest, creating a lasting connection between the living community and this place.

The monument sits along the Limestone Way footpath, roughly 500 meters east of Taddington Moor along Sough Lane. It is easy to reach on foot and works well as a quick stop during a countryside walk.

The two chambers are paved with stone slabs, an uncommon feature for Neolithic burial sites in this region. This careful construction shows how seriously early farmers took their funeral rituals.

Location: Taddington

GPS coordinates: 53.23627,-1.81590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43