Motorcycle ride to see something Very Old ?

[@michellehansen1563]

Thank you so much for braving the barrow wights and of course the drippy walls and cramped space! I'll never get to England to see these stone age monuments. I'm 79 now iand don't fly anymore. It's just too stressful. Thanks again.

[@user-ow8ji6uh9x]

Wow, thanks so much. We haven't been to Hetty Peglars Tump for years. Brought back happy memories.. Bless you. Love from Jeanians

[@billclark2720]

Thanks for driving along the Fox at Purton, I started my married life living in it some 61 years ago lovely memories thank you. Bill Clark.

[@DanOpdal]

Another wonderful video, Sandy! Thank you for taking me along. Cheers!

[@123Stubberfield]

Thanks Sandy, love your films. Will have to visit this burrow when I can!

[@JC-sl4hk]

Love your videos Sandy💕💕. The Wiltshire countryside is beautiful, the historical sites you are able to take us to seem never ending. Such a trooper wriggling your way into this 5,500 year old Barrow, amazing seeing the interior especially in flickering candle light. Your drone footage really helps us to see how large it is and imagine how it must have looked when the ancient people first built it. Super interesting. Take care, thanks for taking us along. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Judy, I can only wonder what people of those days were thinking, They would have been closer to nature than us I'm sure and maybe they could look back to earlier ancestors who would have been hunter gatherers, they didn't build barrows but must have had some sort of beliefs??

[@JC-sl4hk]

@@WiltshireManMy husband and I have been enjoying watching a couple of KZbinrs who use Google Earth to look at the mountainous areas of the SW USA. They try to locate anything that looks manmade, out of place in the remote areas. Some of the sites they find are amazing, the skills that the ancient people had to build houses made from rocks and in very precarious locations on sheer rock faces. One can only wonder why they built these homes where they did. Definitely for survival but from what? Other tribes or dangerous animals? Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mrjiggs3761]

Loved that one mister! Love a long barrow

[@marleneruddell9395]

Spectacular to see, thank you again for such interesting content.

[@Jaqaroo]

That was great Sandy! Thanks for taking us out for this trip to see the Uley Long barrow. I hope it stops raining soon...!

[@billcotton1551]

Loved it, Sandy! Fascinated by the history of ancient Britain.

[@simonwiltshire]

That's fantastic, didn't know about that one, thankyou!

[@tonypatey5669]

Awesome ride. To think you stood where 5,500 years ago other humans stood is amazing. You are very lucky that you live not far from so many ancient spots. Great to see these places. Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Tony, hope you are doing OK

[@Peter-gv2gn]

Absolutely brilliant Sandy, so inventive, the historical element was superb and the scenery from that part of our country excellent too, thanks.

[@victormonster4658]

It might leak but they certainly knew how to build things back then. Thanks for the video WM👍👌

[@COBBETT1215]

Thanks Sandy. Another superb film and a beautifully filmed journey. Once again in deepest most ancient England. Very precious when so many dark outside forces are out to distort and lie about our history.

[@oshiforb7445]

As always, Sandy is very informative. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@ricbarnes6272]

What a nice ride & the burial mound at the end, fantastic. Great video as usual, thanks, ric , ontario canada. P.s., i really envy your roads & the interesting buildings etc. , also, you never seem to have a lot of traffic pushing you or holding you back. I'd love to spend a year over there just riding around & exploring the countryside. Bye now, enjoy & thanks again.

[@glynntipper9354]

Another fantastic video, familiar areas of Minety and Oaksey, weldone for getting inside the long barrow interesting lighting with the candle.

[@Womble-d2t]

Filled a hole in an otherwise tedious Sunday bloody Sunday.Thank you

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, your welcome, hopefully next Sunday won't be so tedious for you

[@ChrisyC567]

I enjoyed that one so much I had to throw it on the Big Screen.. Cheers Sandy ,👍🏻 Ps, if I ventured inside that at night time I wouldn't be able to get out.. lol

[@mikewiseman7947]

Great video and fascinating destination. I passed within 2km earlier today on my circular ride out from Malmesbury… I turned off towards Horsley and Nailsworth. Might return tomorrow for a look after first purchasing a candle and matches. Keep up the great work Sandy … cheers Mike

[@Neil-W-k2p]

The roads in the UK are in need of desperate repair. I hate driving over pot holes with my car I try to avoid them as much as I can but It must be worse and dangerous with a motor bike.

[@frankiepitt9135]

Not interested in the long barrow then? I thought it was fascinating, much more interesting than pot holes.

[@basilwatson1]

The all yea motorcyclists route to work one junction was more holes than road !

[@Neil-W-k2p]

@@frankiepitt9135 Yes the Long Barrow was very interesting I love my history but I forgot to mention it.

[@Stuart-er8qz]

Hello from the pot-holey Fens, no more dangerous than cars probably less because you've a tiny contact patch compared to cars and can go around holes where a car can't due to road widths and traffic. ATB👍👍👍

[@noginnog]

Wonderful stone work, very interesting to see.

[@neildeshane6544]

Another very informative and interesting video. Thanks Sandy. Neil from Pontypool Ontario Canada.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Neil

[@Micky-74-v6f]

Amazing Sandy! Seeing those stones layed by neolithic hands really does bridge the gap of thousands of years! Looks like they could have been layed yesterday.

[@oscartravis5740]

Incredible place, and like the barrows in the last video, they feel strangely life affirming. My guess for the venue was actually Wookey Hole Caves! You took the perfect machine for some of those roads though. Between floods, neglect and underinvestment, this country has excelled itself.

[@jag1970s]

That was fascinating, Sandy

[@user-qb7nm1ur7s]

Thank you Sandy. Another informative video greatly enjoyed Mark

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Mark

[@billhambelton7698]

Wow what a place! Incredibly well preserved. Thanks for taking us all along Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

It would pass building regs these days Bill, now damp proof course, or maybe that was on purpose to keep the dust down ? :)

[@paulmeyer1628]

Thank you Sandy for the outing, regardless of the weather. I am amazed there are still amazing historic places, in your region, that even you have not visited yet! As I have said before, what an experience to accompany you on your trips and excursions Sandy👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

There's somuch that remains to be seen Paul, I shall never see it all in my lifetime

[@britishlongbarrows]

You're becoming a real long barrow hunter Sandy! Welcome to the 'group' 😀

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks, they are wonderful structures that have survived through time. A connection to the ancestors

[@andypotts8062]

Excellent video Sandy . Thanks again for showing us the beautiful villages, even though the roads were not in good condition. An interesting look inside the long barrow...very similar structure near me at Finnis in County Down , it is known as a sou terrain... Many many thanks.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andy, there's a sou terrain in the outer Hebrides too

[@pamelaellott8044]

Wonderful video as always.

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Thanks for sharing, nice bit of country side nice villageges and Some local history. Maybe i can check it out when i visit next year ❤️💭🤔💪👍😁😀🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👀

[@WiltshireMan]

Lots of historical sights to see in the UK Gordon

[@RobGibson-st3yz]

That’s it after seeing your video the Royal Enfield coming out tomorrow 😊

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

A cave or a secret bunker maybe... Lovely ride out, including a free wheel wash haha.... A-ha, nope I did not guess correctly... I have never been there, thankyou Sandy, looks like a glorious and amazing place, just my sort of place..... cheers mate.

[@WiltshireMan]

You will have to go and visit it one day Bry, It's an easy short walk from the parking place but you may struggle getting in :)

[@garphykeks]

Another great jaunt, beautifully filmed/edited/narrated. Many thanks Sandy👌🖤👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Marty, it's nice to visit these ancient sites

[@FredWilbury]

Seconded 👌😎☕️

[@peteblackwell3]

Well, when it comes to dedication, Sandy, you get full marks! You're just an absolute tonic in this crazy world.we live in 21mins 43 seconds of escapism. I'm full of admiration when I see the trouble you go to to make these videos for us all. Great drone shots at the end, gosh I'm itching to get mine out now between the showers. So looking forward to the next one. Have great week , take care . Best wishes to all P & M

[@marksadventures3889]

That was captivating Sandy. Thsnks for posting. Never knew there were barrows you could get in.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well done crawling inside that Sandy. I doubt very much I would ever have seen it otherwise 😁👍. It put the willies up me watching from the sofa 🫣

[@WiltshireMan]

If there was a Kipper Sandwich in there Ken I'm sure you'd have got through the door :)

[@rosa2266]

Thankyou Sandy for a very interesting trip out.

[@michaeloldfield5491]

Lovely video sandy we forgot about the burrows great to be out and about keep up the good work

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Great content - ride safe Sandy!

[@martinnewman8819]

Hi Sandy, another cracking ride out and show mate, very interesting place mate. This one I didn't know so will be paying a visit this year for sure. Keep the videos coming bud, really enjoy the work. Regards Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Moose it is a nice barrow, a bit damp in there though:)

[@Trekon2]

Great video and outstanding barrow, thanks for sharing this Sandy 👏👋

[@BeercanBushcraft]

You visited a place I know very well indeed. Stayed in Uley for many years, now, every five weeks I'm down by the River Severn. Literally just up the road there's another long barrow at Coaley Peak, might be called Nympsfield long barrow? I often have my lunch there with fantastic views. Really enjoyed that Sandy very much indeed ❤️ All the very best to you and yours 👍 🍻 🍻 🍻

[@WiltshireMan]

It's a wonderful place and I have plans to visit more soon:)

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

We really do need more sun, enough of the rain and the winter. 👍😉

[@WiltshireMan]

It's coming Marcus, the warm sun will soon be shining

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

@@WiltshireMan let’s hope so 🤞 ♥️👍😉

[@neilwilkinson5415]

I really liked the way you created the air of mystery as you got nearer to your destination. That’s a lovely barrow in beautiful surroundings. I’ve never been to that one. It will be on my list to visit. Thanks Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm going to try and visit as many as I can over the next few months and years

[@dondle2]

Cracker of a vid Sandy, really enjoyed it. Your greenery is about two weeks ahead of us up here in Argyll.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm looking fwd to Spring

[@jeetts59]

Without a doubt, that’s one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen . From the ride through the village streets to that wonderful borrow. Beautifully filmed and described.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks:)

[@lancerbiker5263]

Makes a person wonder what lies under the the adjacent field... Round house remains perhaps.

[@campfire52]

Another incredible adventure here Sandy. I had no idea that they actually have such historical sites available for easy viewing by the general public. Thank you so much for showing it to us (along with the beautiful ride that got you to the site.) Enjoy the coming of Spring my friend and I will see you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

Things are turning warmer Terry but still very wet here

[@BlakesPipes]

Love that you go through the water, so few !

[@peterrobertson8141]

Hi Sandy, I can't say I found that one 'enjoyable' (I'm claustrophobic), though I did manage to steel myself up and watch it through to the end. Certainly interesting though. I HAVE been inside several of the tombs on Orkney - including the Tomb of the Eagles which requires you to pull yourself through the entrance passage on a little wheeled trolley, and also Grimes Graves and others in East Anglia, but I was 30 years younger then and a lot less overweight than I am now 😓. Good on you for showing it to everyone though, and I certainly enjoyed the bike tour to get there. Best Regards, Peter

[@WiltshireMan]

Well-done Peter for overcoming claustrophobia, fortunately I have never suffered from it but did hear a story once about a pot holer (cave explorer) but I won't talk about it to you, it wasn't nice and didn't have a happy ending either and gave me some understanding as to what claustrophobia must be like

[@peterstanford9927]

Another fascinating video Sandy. Amazing what our ancestors were able to do before television, radio, the internet, working out our Income Tax Returns! I guess, as with all our crumbling infrastructure today, their low access to the Tump was the result of Local Authority 'efficiencies' of the time.😁 Buckminster Fuller invented 'Ephemeralization' (if you don't know, it's worth looking up) which has somehow become corrupted by our 'highers and betters' into ....'and eventually, we will be able to do nothing with nothing'!🤣😯

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I am starting to feel the same way about some things Peter

[@LindaCharles-sg6mz]

I would not be brave enough to do that crawl through the opening into The Tump, fascinating and indeed very atmospheric. I just love your drone videos very skilful. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Linda, it wasn't scary, quite safe in there but very damp

[@DDan61]

Nice one my friend! Sorry I haven't been very reactive past months, some rough times. I will write you with more detail. Stay safe and healthy!!

[@WiltshireMan]

No problem Dan, I hope your doing OK. Zero pressure from me. Don't worry, be happy:)

[@bigsmile542]

Another great video. I love history.

[@martinwarm4041]

Loved you previous video..took me back to when I attended an archaeology course at Reading college, field trips were Neolithic Wiltshire. This video tops that..brilliant. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Apparently if you field walk knighton bushes settlement you may be lucky to find a few pot shards

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for the video, I would consider that as another adventure for you. 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Well it was a kinda adventure, but an amazing place to visit

[@davebarney3369]

You were brave going in there, Sandy! I went Wayland Smithy on Saturday. The one you visited looks much cleaner.

[@annenewton5403]

Very brave Sandy eeeek

[@colinmcnally5931]

I had foregotten that picturesk route out of Purton. It is stunning

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes going down Pavenhill is quite pretty

[@stevetaylor8446]

They'll be telling us there's a hosepipe ban by June Sandy 😂 That long barrow inside....think it's amazing how they were put together by hand so very long ago...and they're still there today! Now that is real history. To think that there were no bright torches back then...no cement used either and every bit of it put there by hand

[@WiltshireMan]

Built to last for sure but they forgot to put the damp course in Steve

[@stevetaylor8446]

@@WiltshireMan 😂😂😂👍

[@peter236uk1]

Amazing film.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pete, hope to see you tomorrow

[@petereverett7993]

Very interesting, putting it on our go to list, thanks for a great video again.

[@WiltshireMan]

I love all these old places Peter, If I could I would visit them all

[@stephenszalay]

Fabulous. Another one for my List. I loved Belas Knap. In the Cotswolds near Winchcombe. Can be combined with a visit to the hidden Roman mosaic in the woods near Studeley. Great day out

[@WiltshireMan]

I've been to Belas knap Stephen, it was a few years ago now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnLLeqWwbNqCirssi=k-be40Vm4FfNT9mI&t=602

[@freddygardner86]

You went through my local village cherington! My cycle route is out to Oaksey. Often walk the dog up on Uley barrow I must take a further look inside

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice place to live Freddy

[@freddygardner86]

@@WiltshireMan thanks Sandy! agree, keep meaning to come out your way again. Love the ridgeway and can actually see it in the distance from near where we live, loving all the videos btw keep em coming

[@robertmeadows7508]

Thank you Mr Wiltshire Man for our trip out with you! I live not far from Grimes Graves neolithic flint mines in beautiful Norfolk ! One mine is open for public access !

[@marksimpson5218]

It is closed for conservation work.

[@WiltshireMan]

A place I would love to visit one day Robert

[@markmartin6738]

Hello There , Just want to say how much I enjoy you films . I really do give me inspiration to get out there and do it. Please keep up the good work

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Martin, I hope you are able to get out and explore and experience for yourself. The biggest problem for me is finding the time. Time is very valuable

[@sh4nds1]

Great video thank you, I've been to the west kennet long barrow etc but only live about 5 miles from hetty pegglars tump and never been there - definitely next on my list. My favourite ancient site has to be castlerigg stone circle - a beautiful and inspirational setting.

[@WiltshireMan]

You willhave to visit the Tump then :)

[@Martycycleman]

Thanks Sandy, very interesting 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

You’re welcome Marty😊

[@DGBYRNE]

Hi Sandy, I guessed correctly once you’d passed through Nailsworth on your way up Tinkley Lane to Nympsfield. A bit of a nostalgia trip for me having lived in Dursley, down the other side of the valley, up to the mid 1980s. I’ve passed Hetty Peglar’s many times but never stopped to look. Looking forward to your next adventure out on Chug. Keep up the excellent work. Des

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone Des, spot on:)

[@davidbaillie8275]

Thanks for your videos Sandy always informative and honest. I'm still using the knife you made me back in 2014 ish. David

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi David, thanks for the donation, very helpful indeed and glad to know your still using that knife, they have got a lot better now I have more experience building them:)

[@davidbaillie8275]

@@WiltshireMan Well Sandy the quality of the one you made was excellent then so they must be sublime now!

[@peterking3563]

Excellent video very informative, I so much look forward to video's. Your channels are very addictive. Thanks.

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad your enjoying the videos Peter

[@colinstares6207]

That was definitely a wiggly waggley route but definitely worth it, I’ve not done this one yet, it looks interesting and is now on my “to visit list” cheers Sandy, ps probably when a bit drier 🤭

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, it's a bit damp in there at the moment Colin

[@barryconway]

Off to see a Long Barrow is my guess, at 13 minutes in… Bella’s Nap? Aha. Right but wrong. What a beautifully preserved one. And what a commanding position. Wow.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Barry, Right but wrong, good guess

[@londonviking3801]

I watch a lot of ancient history channels and am deeply fascinated by all things ancient. Your countryside is littered with ancient sites and standing stones. Have done some hikes around Avebury in the past. If only we knew more about these sites - sooo interesting.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's very interesting, I don't think we will really know for sure how these Neolithic farmers thought and what there beliefs were but the long barrow is supposed to resemble the female form and the tomb is the Womb, maybe they thought the dead person had to go back into the womb to be reborn into the after life?

[@londonviking3801]

@@WiltshireManI feel the ancients were far more in touch with their spiritual side - a trait we have lost. Like Graham Hancock says - we are a species with amnesia.

[@colinmcnally5931]

Well, your heading towards Kemble so its got to be close to there!

[@WiltshireMan]

Right direction Colin

[@ed7540]

Great video Sandy I watched Charlie aka rest day rider last week and I’m now planning on coming over that way in the nicer weather because it looks amazing plus she has recommended a camp site. It’s a shame the bodies are removed though it doesn’t seem right. Anyway ride safe. 👍👍🍺🍺

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Ed, somehow it seems most of the barrows have had their contents robbed out

[@Karen-t4m6l]

I can see the bat in your footage.🦇 I saw it when I went recently. Lovely video👍

[@WiltshireMan]

You must have good eye's I didn't notice any bats

[@restdayrider]

Have you done Stoney Littleton Barrow Sandy? Did that one last weekend and then camped at Tucker's Grave site. The barrow is another crawl inside one and goes back a fair way. 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Charlie I was at Stony Littleton last year on my bicycle, cycled through Wellow but didn't actually visit the barrow, I would love to go back and see it, I shall probably Bike pack to that one and do a Wild camp:)

[@SteveSeadog]

It would be interesting to know whether the stones needed for construction were available on the ridge or whether they had to be hauled up. Either way, it's a lovely example of this type of barrow.

[@WiltshireMan]

It must have took a lot of effort Steve, some of those stones must have weighed over a ton

[@Andyb2379]

My Goodness Sandy, I can see why the ancient ancestors built the barrow there. The view is spectacular. The construction was of considerable effort back then, must have been of very high importance to some long lost peoples. I do love the ancient past. Fascinating place & so open to anyone. I wonder, is it an east, west alinement? Wonder if the rising sun shines in the entrance on certain days of the year?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Andy, it is roughly aligned East/ West, door facing East. It had some meaning for the Neolithic people but quite what I'm not sure, some say it's (The barrow) is an Earthen Womb, A female form returning the dead person to the Earth and closing the circle of life?

[@Andyb2379]

@@WiltshireMan I’d definitely agree with that hypothesis. A modern church often has an oval perimeter. To represent Mother Earths womb. The life cycle, definitely. Thanks Sandy

[@gjohnint]

The deep bit between Upper Minety and Oaksey is the main feeder into the Thames

[@WiltshireMan]

I have walked the Thames path and it comes to surface at Thames head spring near Kemble which is close by so you could well be right

[@lucyb15]

I think we're going to a cave or maybe back to the ancient tomb we visited last week.

[@WiltshireMan]

Very good guess

[@LittleCarol]

Hello Sandy, you were so close to my house at the start, you could have popped in for a cuppa. I like those Stones at North Swindon too. I will look out for you on the beautiful Enfield. It's the long barrow that is open I am guessing.

[@WiltshireMan]

Good guess and yes it is a Long barrow. You must live close by, my home is in Upper Stratton:)

[@jethrobradley7850]

That Hetty Peglar knew how to make a tump

[@WiltshireMan]

Haa, he was a farmer back in 1700's the Tump is far older though

[@mattyj624]

The tunnel inn? Nice to see you go though my village of Minety.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats a nice place to live Matty

[@mattyj624]

Thanks sandy, yes we love it here. Got the destination wrong thou 😊 great video 👍

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats another coffee and a gallon of gas:) Thanks Brian:))

[@ostekuste3646]

Amazing barrow! If that were in the US they would have to put bars over the entrance due to the hooligans lack of respect for anything anymore. It would be filled with trash and graffiti 😢 Loved the music!

[@robtherover]

What an amazing place. I've driven through Wiltshire a hundred times and always been amazed at the amount of random barrows in fields I've seen. This video reminded me of when I got my first motorcycle back in the 80's. Exploring unknown country back roads. Loved it. Was that not a ford you crossed at one point?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Rob, You could be right, I did see a flood mark sign but didn't spot a ford sign

[@mattyj624]

Thanks

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Matty, Thankyou that is very kind, thats a gallon of fuel for "Chug":)

[@MsDenver2]

I wonder why they went to so much trouble building those burial places?😊👍🏍️

[@WiltshireMan]

The people who built these barrows left very little in the way of written words or understanding so a lot of what we know is surmised Donna, some say the barrow marks not only a place to place the departed but also a statement of land ownership

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️👍👍

[@AndrewHHems1969]

Have you seen the new Triumph 400s? You must be tempted by those 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Andy, Yes a nice bike, a bit revvy though. Think I prefer the lower and more torquey nature of the Himalayan 411 with it's long stroke motor. If it's power and torque I want I've also got the Suzuki Vstrom 1000 :) Don't need any more motorbike but that doesn't mean I wouldn't want more. You know what they say..."N+1" :)

[@mischef18]

No sign of ST Patrick then. I wonder it those long barrows are for a high ranking person and they put his slaves or staff in there to look after him in the after life. Enjoyed this video and the countryside tour bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@WiltshireMan]

There are some historians that believe this could be true, but I'm not sure Ken

[@mischef18]

I read a story where a knights servants and horse were buried with him so I guessed this was the way it was back then.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

You are most welcome, Sandy. To be fair though, my donation once converted from Canadian dollars to pounds and then Google took their cut, I fear you only had enough left to get you to the petrol station. 🤔🤷‍♂️🙂👍😇

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I know Google do take some Brian but thanks all the same. Much appreciated Brian

[@smcgregor100]

Hi sandy enjoying the videos, what map app do you use please

[@WiltshireMan]

I use Komoot, I shall do a video on it soon

[@alanarmer8069]

🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍👍