Walker’s Hill, near Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, SN8 4LE
Adam’s Grave, Walker’s Hill
Prehistoric
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5.4
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
5.4A long Neolithic mound on open chalk downland, Adam’s Grave is a substantial prehistoric landmark on Walker’s Hill.
A prehistoric monument set high on open chalk downland gives this small-scale visit a strong sense of place. The barrow’s reported size makes the mound itself the main discovery; access details should be checked before setting out.
Atmospheric · Ancient-feeling
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The experience
A focused visit to a prehistoric long barrow on open chalk downland. The available evidence supports appreciating the monument and its setting, but does not establish a waymarked route, facilities or access arrangements.
Things to do
Take in the long barrow’s scale
Look at the mound’s long profile on Walker’s Hill. A site account describes it as 65 metres long and more than six metres high, with side ditches.
Notice the open chalk-downland setting
The monument stands on open chalk downland on Walker’s Hill. Its setting is part of the visit; the available sources do not verify a particular walking circuit or viewpoint.
Make a day of it
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See the long barrow on Walker’s Hill
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Check current access and approach arrangements before setting out.
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Visit the mound and take in its long form against the open chalk-downland setting.
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Notice the scale of the earthwork and the side ditches described in the site account.
Verified history
Adam’s Grave is identified as a Neolithic long barrow. The Modern Antiquarian reports that it was excavated in 1860, measures about 65 metres long and over six metres high, and has side ditches. It also reports that the mound originally contained a sarsen burial chamber. The supplied local visitor listing places it at Walker’s Hill, near Alton Barnes.
Hidden details
The original burial chamber — The site account says the barrow originally had a sarsen burial chamber. It does not describe an intact chamber visitors can enter.
Side ditches alongside the mound — The site account describes side ditches up to 1.5 metres deep, a detail that helps explain the earthwork’s scale.
When to go
· No specific time is verified; check access and conditions before travelling.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season or seasonal access pattern.
The site is described as being on open chalk downland. Check weather and ground conditions before visiting; no detailed route or terrain guidance is verified.
What to look for
Look for the long profile of the mound and the side ditches described in the available site account. The barrow’s original sarsen burial chamber is reported to have been excavated, so do not expect an intact chamber.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
No season-specific information is verified. Check conditions before visiting.
No preferred time of day is verified. Check access and ground conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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History lovers · Walkers · Photographers
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Opening & access
The supplied sources identify the site and its location, but do not confirm current public access or the best approach. Check before visiting and do not enter restricted land. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
The source listing reports that the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. Terrain and route details are not verified; check before visiting.
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