More information : [ST 5164 6484] Long Barrow [GT]. (1)
A chambered long barrow - T 26 - on Felton Hill, is oriented
slightly east of north. It measures 58 feet long and 43 feet
wide, and is 4 feet high. The centre is depressed due to
disturbance or a collapsed burial chamber. At the north end
two stones probably mark one of the chambers. There is no trace
of a surrounding ditch. In 1946 a number of large stones were
thrown onto the mound. (2-4)
The feature described by Prof. Tratman is at ST 51626490. It
is a disturbed, slightly oval, mound 1.0m high. It is difficult
to differentiate between stones that have been dumped on its
surface and those that are an integral part of its structure.
A small earthfast slab set on edge at S.S.W. perimeter of the
top of the mound appears to be an original feature, but it
must be regarded as extremely doubtful evidence of a chamber.
The feature is probably a bowl barrow, but it could be windmill
mound. It is certainly not a long barrow.
Surveyed at 1:2500. (5)
Mound (NAT). (6)
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