An ancient tradition, revived. Naturensbalm Newsletter
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This document discusses a new Long Barrow that has been built in Wiltshire, England to house the remains of modern people. Long Barrows were structures built around 5,000 years ago for burials. The West Kennet Long Barrow near Avebury is over 5,000 years old and contained both cremated and partial human remains after being sealed. The new Long Barrow offers an alternative to traditional burials and cremation plots, allowing urns to be interred in the Wiltshire countryside for at least 99 years. It has sparked interest in alternative burial practices and some families have already booked niches, suggesting this modern Long Barrow may become a long-lasting tradition.
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An ancient tradition, revived. Naturensbalm Newsletter
- 1. A new 5,000 year old innovation The county of Wiltshire in the South West of England, is famous for its ancient landmarks. Stonehenge is probably one of the most iconic structures in the world, there are white horses carved into chalk hillsides all over the county – old and new – and a number of Long Barrows, the most famous of which is at West Kennet, near the Avebury stone circle. The Long Barrows are pretty ancient. The West Kennet Barrow is thought to date from 3650 BC and remained in use for about 1,000 years before the entrance was sealed. Despite that, both cremated and partial remains of some of the people interred inside still exist; an incredible thought. And now, close to nearby All Cannings, a new Long Barrow (a columbarium) has been built to house the remains of modern people. It is an extraordinary achievement not just of planning, design and execution but also of catching the zeitgeist. The barrow has really sparked imaginations and opened discussions about alternatives to traditional burial arrangements. Cremation is the most likely method of disposal in the UK, but local authority run cemeteries are perceived as municipal and churchyards are either full or unsuitable. There is growing interest in scattering ashes, or interring in alternative sites which is why the barrow at All Cannings is the perfect fit, especially in a county filled with Neolithic mystery. UK Burial Authority regulations allow only a 99 year lease on a niche and a niche can take up to 6 urns (depending on size). Although there are no guarantees beyond that 99 year period, it is unlikely that the barrow will ever be destroyed or built over, since it sits in the middle of Wiltshire farmland. A few families have already booked their niche and it looks as though this alternative to more recent traditions is, once again, here to stay. thelongbarrow Get in touch with us! Join our LinkedIn Group, Safer Embalming Follow us on Twitter @Naturensbalm Or find us on Facebook www.naturensbalm.com