Uley Long Barrow

Uley Long Barrow is a substantial Neolithic burial structure built from stone with a trapezoidal mound shape that can still be walked around today. A long stone passageway leads inward to a central chamber, with two additional burial chambers positioned along the southern side of this passage.

The structure was built during the Neolithic and continued to be used for burials over many centuries, as shown by artifacts from later periods including Roman times. Excavations carried out in the 1800s uncovered the remains of multiple individuals and provided the first clear evidence of how long the site remained important.

The mound reflects how Neolithic communities honored their dead and organized shared burial spaces as central places for their society. Multiple generations were laid to rest here, showing how such sites strengthened bonds between living members over many centuries.

The site sits on a hillside and is freely accessible on foot with established paths that allow you to walk around and examine it from different angles. Visit when the ground is dry, as the surrounding countryside becomes muddy after rain, making walking less comfortable.

The site has long been known locally by a name referring to a 17th-century landowner's wife whose family controlled the property for generations. This folk name shows how rural communities sometimes gave monuments personal names rather than formal archaeological titles.

Location: Uley

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/uley-long-barrow-hetty-peglers-tump

GPS coordinates: 51.69865,-2.30590

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55