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Why it's Wildland
3.5A prehistoric burial mound with a distinctly urban setting: the Southmead Barrow is also known as Westbury Tumulus and Mill Tut. A visitor account describes it as a well-preserved, clearly raised mound, with a nearby steel sculpture and an information board.
A small, tangible encounter with Bristol’s prehistoric landscape, valued for the survival of a recognisable barrow amid the modern city. Its appeal is archaeological discovery rather than wilderness or a long outing; confirm access before setting out.
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Open mapSouthmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY
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The experience
A short, archaeology-led stop if access is confirmed. The available evidence does not support a longer on-site itinerary.
Things to do
Look for the mound’s raised profile
A visitor account describes a fine, upstanding barrow and notes its lightly pitted top. Observe it without disturbing the monument, and only visit if access is confirmed.
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Find the information board and steel sculpture
A visitor account notes an information board and a steel sculpture near the barrow. Their current condition and access to them have not been checked.
Make a day of it
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A brief look at the barrow
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Confirm public access and the approach before travelling.
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If access is available, view the mound and look for the nearby sculpture and information board.
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Keep to the permitted route and do not climb on or disturb the monument.
Verified history
The site is identified by archaeological listings as a round barrow, also called Westbury Tumulus and Mill Tut. The supplied site-specific sources do not establish its date or excavation history. Historic England explains that round barrows in England were generally built between about 2200 and 1100 BC, but that broad context should not be taken as a confirmed date for this mound.
Hidden details
The mound’s alternate names — Archaeological listings also call the site Westbury Tumulus and Mill Tut. These names may help distinguish it in older or alternative references.
A modern marker beside an ancient monument — A visitor account notes a steel sculpture near the mound, adding a contemporary layer to the site. Its present condition has not been independently checked.
When to go
· No site-specific recommendation verified; check access before visiting.
The supplied sources give no reliable seasonal guidance.
No site-specific weather or path-surface information is verified. Check conditions and access before visiting.
What to look for
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The raised, lightly pitted top of the mound
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the nearby steel sculpture
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and the site information board, all described in a visitor account.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
Any season, subject to confirming access.
No site-specific seasonal or time-of-day advice is verified. Check access before visiting.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
The barrow is recorded at this location, but public access and the exact approach have not been verified. Check before visiting; do not assume the map pin marks an entrance. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Parking availability is unverified; check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Accessibility
Access route, surface and step-free provision are unverified. Check before visiting.
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Around Southmead Round Barrow
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
