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West Kennet Long Barrow J880279
Filename: j880279.jpg
Size: 4875 x 3636 (17.9MB)
Date: 10th July 2013
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Artist
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West Kennet Long Barrow J880279
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Neolithic ceremony reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team)
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Media ID 8720522
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Archaeology Barrow Burial Earthwork Graphic Illustration Long Barrow Neolithic Night Prehistoric Stone Age World Heritage Site
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie, part of the English Heritage Graphics Team. The image depicts the West Kennet Long Barrow, an awe-inspiring Neolithic site located in Avebury, Wiltshire. Steeped in history and mystery, this World Heritage Site offers a glimpse into the ancient past. The illustration beautifully captures a Neolithic ceremony taking place within the barrow's sacred grounds. As darkness descends upon the earthwork, flickering torches illuminate the scene while figures clad in primitive attire engage in ceremonial rituals. The artist's attention to detail transports us back thousands of years to witness this profound moment firsthand. West Kennet Long Barrow holds great significance as a burial site from prehistoric times. Its imposing structure stands as a testament to human ingenuity and reverence for ancestors long gone. This graphic representation allows us to appreciate both its architectural grandeur and spiritual importance. Through this evocative artwork, we are reminded of our connection to those who came before us and their enduring legacy etched into these ancient stones. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst modernity, echoes of our ancestors' lives can still be heard if we listen closely enough. With each glance at this mesmerizing print by Judith Dobie, we are transported on an archaeological journey through time – immersing ourselves in the wonders of the Stone Age and embracing our shared heritage with those who once walked these hallowed grounds.
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