Back to the Neolithic: Building a British Long Barrow

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Interior with shelves for cremations (BBC).

Some “experiential archaeology” — yes, it will hold the cremated remains of modern people.

“It’s strange really. We haven’t built a long barrow for 5,000 years, but then about six weeks ago we had another enquiry for one.

“They want a burial chamber built in central London to hold some art.

“They’re like London buses. You don’t get one for 5,000 years and then all of a sudden two come at once.”

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  1. Oooo!!! Love this!

    ““They’re like London buses. You don’t get one for 5,000 years and then all of a sudden two come at once.” Yeah, and my Mom used to say of NYC buses, that they come in bunches like bananas.

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