Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial structure near Frocester with multiple stone chambers connected by a central passage running through its length. The site has side chambers branching off from the main corridor and an inner chamber at the end, creating a connected gallery system.

This Neolithic monument was built and used over an extended period as a burial ground for multiple generations of the local community. Excavations across several decades uncovered evidence of how these early people practiced their burial customs and what they valued.

The chambers served as a communal burial place where Neolithic people gathered to honor their dead over many generations. The deliberate placement of stones suggests that certain areas held special meaning or were reserved for particular individuals or rituals.

The site is freely accessible during daylight hours year-round and has parking available nearby on the roadside. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor conditions since the ground can become muddy depending on recent rainfall and the season.

Stones were deliberately placed within the passage to restrict access to certain areas, suggesting that only specific individuals were allowed into particular sections. These barriers reveal how carefully early people controlled movement through their burial chambers.

GPS coordinates: 51.71026,-2.29964

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41