Long Barrow at All Cannings, Avebury

Name: Long Barrow at All Cannings
Address: Avebury, United Kingdom

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The Long Barrow at All Cannings is a modern barrow near All Cannings, Wiltshire, inspired by the neolithic barrows built 5,500 years ago. It was the first barrow built in Britain in thousands of years. ()

Coordinates: 51°21'49"N, 1°53'46"W

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Avebury United Kingdom

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Long Barrow at All Cannings – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill, Kennet and Avon Canal Museum, The Sanctuary.

3.7 miNE
Large neolithic chambered tomb remains
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury
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4 miNE
Manmade mound from prehistoric times
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4.3 miW
Museum
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum, Devizes
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4.3 miNE
Archaeological site
The Sanctuary, Avebury
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3 miW
51°21'43"N • 1°57'55"W
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Church
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2.1 miE
Museum, Art gallery
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2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Milk Hill
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3 miS
Archaeological site
Marden Henge
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3 miE
Archaeological site, Mountain
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4.2 miN
Archaeological site
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