West Kennet Long Barrow

West Kennet Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located a few miles from the Avebury stone circle, and forms part of the so-called "Avebury complex". The barrow dates back around 5500 years and was in use for around 1000 years. The barrow itself is around 100 m long and excavations have shown that it was used as a communal tomb in which around 50 people were buried in total. About 4000 years ago, the tomb was filled in and the entrance blocked.

A view of the front of West Kennet Long Barrow

The opening from the other side

This photo shows just how far the barrow extends away from the entrance

Unlike Wayland's Smithy, you can go inside the burial chamber

Finally, a view from inside the chamber, looking out to where the previous photo was taken