Coldrum Long Barrow

The standing stones at the entrance to the long barrow with fields of rape seed behind. — Come and see how the surrounding landscape changes through the year

Dedication plaque to archaeologist Benjamin Harrison mistakenly naming it as Coldrum Stone Circle — Discover the long barrow for yourself and see how it was mistakenly thought to be a stone circle

Important notice -

Our car park will be open from 13 May. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

Stunning views from the top of the barrow

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Coldrum Long Barrow

History

Coldrum Long Barrow history

An old photograph of an archaeologist standing beside the entrance to the Coldrum Long Barrow chamber

The conundrum of Coldrum Long Barrow in Kent

Built and used over 1000 years before Stonehenge, this is the best surviving example of the 'Medway megaliths'. But what is a long barrow?

Magical cloud formations reflect the sunrise at Coldrum Long Barrow

Coldrum Long Barrow - what's in a name?

With names often referring to particular people, landscape, birds and animals, crops and vegetation they can tell us something important about the history of the place. But where did the name Coldrum come from?

Coldrum Long Barrow