Long Barrow at All Cannings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Long Barrow at All Cannings |
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The exterior of the monument
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Architectural style | Neoneolitic |
| Location | All Cannings, SN10 3NP |
| Coordinates | 51°21′49″N 1°53′46″W / 51.3637°N 1.8961°W |
| Construction started | 2014 |
| Completed | 2015 |
| Opening | 2015 |
| Owner | Timothy Daw |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Riverdale Stone |
The Long Barrow at All Cannings is a special modern building in All Cannings, Wiltshire, England. It looks like the ancient burial mounds called barrows that were built over 5,500 years ago. This barrow was the first of its kind to be built in Britain in thousands of years!
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What is the All Cannings Long Barrow?
A long barrow is a very old type of burial mound. People in the Neolithic period (the New Stone Age) built them. These mounds were often used to bury many people.
The All Cannings Long Barrow is a new version of these ancient structures. It was finished in 2014. It shows how old traditions can be brought back in a new way.
Who Built This Modern Barrow?
A farmer named Timothy Daw had the idea to build this barrow. He is also a steward for Stonehenge, another famous ancient site. He wanted to create a place that honored old traditions.
The main builder was a company called Riverdale Stone. They helped bring Timothy Daw's vision to life.
A Place for Memories
Inside the barrow, there are stone rooms. These rooms have 340 special spaces called niches. Each niche is designed to hold an urn. An urn is a container that holds the ashes of someone who has been cremated.
These niches were sold to help pay for the building of the barrow. Each one cost £1,000. This way, many people could help create this unique monument.
Featured on Television
The Long Barrow at All Cannings became quite famous. In 2016, the BBC television show Countryfile filmed a special episode there. This helped many people learn about this interesting new building.
A Special Place of Worship
In 2018, the barrow was given a special approval. It became an official place of worship. This means people can use it for spiritual ceremonies or quiet reflection.
Bringing Back Ancient Traditions
The All Cannings Long Barrow has inspired others. It has helped to start a new trend of building barrows again in the United Kingdom. It shows how ancient ideas can still be important today.
