Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow

You're looking at a Neolithic long barrow, an impressive burial mound built by our ancestors thousands of years ago, dating back around 3000 BC. Walking out across the landscape to reach Blackquarries Hill, you get a genuine sense of how deep the history runs here.

Once there, you can walk around the mound and take time to reflect on the people who built it and the rituals they performed at this significant spot. The elevated position on Blackquarries Hill also rewards you with expansive views across the surrounding countryside, which really shows off the character of this part of the southern Cotswolds. This monument is part of a wider collection of prehistoric remains dotted throughout the region, evidence of how important these lands were to early human communities.

The site is open access, simply sitting within the rolling fields with no visitor facilities, so approach it as a tranquil walk in nature with a historical bent. It's easily reached from nearby towns including Wotton-under-Edge, Tetbury, Dursley, and Stroud, making it a worthwhile detour if you're driving through this part of Gloucestershire. Wear appropriate footwear, particularly if the weather has been wet, and you'll have a contemplative hour or two well spent.