Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton

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ADDRESS: Oathill Lane, Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6PU
POSTCODE: GL7 6PU
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Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton
This barrow, also known as Rodmarton Long Barrow, is of early Neolithic date (4000–3500 BC).
It seems that the site was used for burials well after the Neolithic period, as Roman pottery and coins of Claudius Gothicus (AD 168–70) have been found. 

BEFORE YOU GO
Parking: Free parking is available in a layby in Oathill Lane.

How to Find It: From the crossroads in the centre of Rodmarton, follow the sign for Hazelton. Park in the layby approximately half a mile along Oathill Lane. To reach the barrow from the layby, look for the signpost and walk 250 metres along the field edge.

Access: The walk from the layby can be muddy in wet weather.

Facilities: Facilities and shops can be found nearby in Kemble.

Dogs: Assistance dogs only.


PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
Windmill Hill Tump is one of four Gloucestershire long barrows in the care of English Heritage which make up a circular tour. Nympsfield Long Barrow, Uley Long Barrow and Belas Knap are all fine examples of Gloucestershire's Neolithic history.


Opening Times
29 April 2017 - 24 March 2018

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
25 March 2018 onwards

Opening times will be available nearer the time