More information : [ST 51415090] Long Barrow [GT]. (1)
Priddy Long Barrow (T.105) orientated NE & SW [SIC] 70 ft x
32 ft (south end) x 6-7 ft high. Stones of the surrounding wall
and also possibly of two chambers are visible, as well as the
tips of the two uprights of the entrance passage at the south
corner. There is no trace of a surrounding ditch. (2)
Partial excavation by the U.B.S.S. in 1928 revealed a hearth,
two or three human teeth and flints - including a triangular
pygmy from the original turf level. (3)
The typescript of this excavation report is with the U.B.S.S.,
and has not been published. (4)
This long barrow is 1.7 metres high and is orientated NW-SE. A
number of stones are visible on the sides but none are
earthfast and they probably result from field clearance.
Resurveyed at 1/2500 (5)
A report of the 1928 excavation submitted by C W Phillips (?
to PUBSS) was found in 1950. Now published with comments by
H Taylor (who held the report between 1950 and 1970). The
barrow had been previously disturbed at the south end probably
by Skinner. The main structure was a cairn of big stones, with
the higher and wider end to the south. Primary and secondary
features were found (see plan), but no dating material.
Presumed Neolithic from form and structure. (6)
ST 514509. Long barrow in pasture field. Scheduled. (7)
Additional reference. (8)
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