King’s Barrow

Nearest town:
Ashburton (11km SE)
OS reference:
SX709814
OS sheet:
191
Latitude:
50° 37' 2.58 N
Longitude:
3° 49' 30.35 W
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Image of King’s Barrow (Round Barrow) by GLADMAN

The monument complements the stupendously large – and aptly named – Broad Barrow upon nearby Hamel Down, revisited the next day after a 16 year hiatus.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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Image of King’s Barrow (Round Barrow) by GLADMAN

The interior has been hollowed somewhat, as one would expect. But not excessively so.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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Image of King’s Barrow (Round Barrow) by GLADMAN

Again, note how the ruck sack is dwarfed, far right.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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Image of King’s Barrow (Round Barrow) by GLADMAN

The ruck sack emphasises the elephantine bulk of this massive monument.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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Image of King’s Barrow (Round Barrow) by GLADMAN

Sunburst, looking north from the summit tor...

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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King’s Barrow

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GLADMAN Jun 30, 2009

A large round barrow/cairn standing near the summit of King’s Tor, to the north east of Grimspound and possessing superb panoramic views to the north.

Although ‘hollowed out’ by the usual treasure seeking muppets of antiquity, this remains a substantial monument and a great hang. One would assume the reference to royalty isn’t that far from the mark and that some individual(s) of serious prestige were interred here once upon a time.........

Best approached from the aforementioned – not to mention superb – Grimspound, the walk is simple enough in good weather. Needless to say you need to know what you’re doing at other times since mist can suddenly sweep in.

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