View SE from the rear of Coldrum Neolithic long barrow, Kent, England, UK, showing rounded sarsen boulder edging stones, & the burial chamber at E end

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View SE from the rear of Coldrum Neolithic long barrow, Kent, England, UK, showing the rounded sarsen boulder edging stones, & the burial chamber at its E end. As the rectangular mound (23m x 18m) weathered, the kerb stones fell inwards & some slipped downhill when the E end collapsed. Pottery fragments, a flint saw & remains of at least 24 men, women & children were found inside. All were small, long-headed 'Neolithic types' with healthy teeth, & shinbones flattened by constant squatting, several showing a family similarity.

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Size: 2677px × 3794px
Location: Coldrum Long Barrow, Trottiscliffe, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
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