Scutchamer Knob

Scutchamer Knob is an Iron Age round barrow located on the Ridgeway National Trail near East Hendred Down. The earthen mound rises about 10 feet high and features a distinctive semi-circular bank formation with a rounded front section at the summit.

The mound originated during the Iron Age as a burial monument for deceased members of a local community. By 1006, the site had acquired symbolic importance in local accounts of Danish military movements in the region.

The mound served as a gathering place where people from the surrounding lands met for trade and local assemblies. This role continued for centuries until such gatherings ceased to be practiced in the early 1600s.

The site is accessible via the Ridgeway walking path or from East Hendred village and lies along well-used hiking routes. The approach is relatively easy, though the ground can become soft and muddy in wet weather.

Excavations in the 1800s uncovered unusual artifacts within the mound, including a stone bead and an iron buckle. These finds suggest the burial belonged to someone of considerable standing in their community.

GPS coordinates: 51.56240,-1.34280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24