A view of the barrow entrance built from local Hornton ironstone, and the winding gravel path

One of our coffee mornings in the the Safair tent

A beautiful arrangement of flowers placed at the barrow entrance during a n ashes placement ceremony

The cairn was the idea of farmers Richard and Sarah. Sarah said ‘a number of memorials are being discussed around the country, but we wanted somewhere for people now’, and its completion, with the help of local artist Kevin Short, is in timing with the National Day of Reflection on Tuesday 23rd March

A candlelit niche in Oak chamber, the niches in Oak and Yew chambers hold up to 4 urns

These slate plaques were created by local artist Kevin Short to commemorate those lives lost to Covid-19

First snow of 2021, it didn’t last long but made a nice impression.

Gorgeous orange Rowan berries on one of the trees in the woodland leading up to the barrow entrance

This is a photo taken showing the colourful wild flowers out in bloom, with the entrance standing stone . . . .

Wild flowers which are planted all around the barrow site to attract nature, are bursting with colour

A selection of homemade cakes for an afternoon tea following an ashes placement

This is the view out from within the barrow entrance of the standing stone

Beautiful sunrise over a frosty barrow this morning . . .

The full moon seen above the entrance standing stone

Among the showers we managed to take this photo, the barrow is located right in the centre of the rainbow . . . behind the Longhorn . . .

We have been sent this beautiful example of an urn from Rev Jane Sheppard

This was the first frosty morning down at the barrow, this photo was taken when we went down to feed the birds & check on the cattle .

This sunrise was seen on this frosty morning . . . .

This is Willow chamber ceiling, the central stone is carved away into a dome . . .

We have moved the Starhire Longhorns back into the field adjacent to the barrow, they were last in there in early spring, and they are now inspecting the build. . . .

We were joined today by close friends who took this picture of us in front of the completed barrow, with the grass and wild flower mix coming through nicely over the mound.

Beautiful sunset , captured here

On some very bright days when you enter the barrow your eyes need a few seconds to adjust to the light inside, so we keep this lantern handy to help you see where you are going ….

This great stone was hand picked from the quarry and carefully placed above one of the barrow entrance seats as a look-out , and has been seen by all who enter.

The entrance to the barrow, wheelchair accessible path leads up to the gate

Oak chamber is now complete, the corbelled ceiling has now been finished and looks amazing by candlelight.

Went down to the barrow last night, lit a few candles, it is just so peaceful .

Yew chamber ceiling . . . .

The landscaping has been finished today thanks to the hard work and long hours put in today by Nick and Rich.

We had a visit on one of our open days by Martin from Motorcycle Funerals Ltd, and he was able to drive right up to the barrow entrance !

this is the ceiling of Oak chamber with the central capping stone fitted.

This is Willow row ceiling , the last time daylight will enter it from above, before the capping stone was placed on it this afternoon. The stonework has now been completed, just some landscaping to do .

A beautiful dried flower arrangement, inside the Safari tent, arranged by Sarah

This beautiful urn was handmade by Ann Bates, please see our link page and blog for more details.

This is the view you see when looking out towards the standing stone at the entrance. The ceiling stones are being placed this week, and we are really exited about opening later this month - put back due to the great British weather

Full moon view from within the barrow tonight, looking out through the standing stones

The Oxford lettering is made using copper sealed flat inside the glass, whereas the Cambridge lettering is slightly raised so you can feel it, there are several different styles, please speak to us regarding your preferences

This is a piece of purbeck stone from the round barrow under construction by Joanna Vassie in Dorset. We swapped a stone from our facade with a stone from her build, as we have done with the other 3 modern day barrows.

Colourful sunset over the barrow last night.

This tree design niche cover can have several leaves added to it, each with an inscription from a loved one, special words, names, whatever you think fits the person…

The children of Dassett C of E Primary school were asked to fill a time capsule with what they thought would be interesting objects in years to come. This is the time capsule in place in the wall waiting to be sealed in.

At last our countryside stewardship wild flower meadow is showing some colour. The dry 2018 summer did it no favours to get established but this year it is coming on strong now with a even spread of colour throughout, a haven for insects, bees & birds alike.

We asked the children, at our local school at Fenny Compton, if they could put together a time capsule which would be placed inside the walls of the barrow. They did, and came up today to place it into its own concealed niche, not to be opened for at least 100 years !

This piece shows a variety of ideas ( not limited to these ) which include something for pet, music, flora & fauna lovers and also shows raised work in the hearts and lettering.

Sunset/Sunrise - a number of different styles of glass work shown here, patterned, coloured and patterned & coloured, which create and amazing sight , especially when back lit. This technique is more suited to simple designs.

The safari tent is available for placement of ashes celebrations

Located just down the road from us in the village of Farnborough, is Farnborough Hall. A National Trust property, which is well worth a visit, lovely parkland, and gardens as well as a beautiful country house. We are hoping to co-inside our open days with the open days at the hall, Wednesdays & Saturdays, but please see websites for details.

The sunset over the entrance picks out the standing stones in profile

Teddy Bear - crafted from clear glass so that the urn(s) can be viewed through it. The image is 3D and can be made in any simple design for all ages.

Recessed alcoves along the stonework passages provide spaces for tea light candles.

Our small herd of pedigree longhorn cattle can usually be seen over the fence in one of the adjoining fields on the farm…..unless they are asleep in amongst the wild flowers !

Nice crispy bright morning at the barrow, weather just starting to dry up a bit . . .

Vivid pink sunset . . .

Sunrise viewed from within the barrow entrance

The barrow site is located in and around our wild flower meadows, which are often frequented by our herd of pedigree Longhorn cattle

Willow chamber, lit for one of our open days, displaying urn and niche cover examples

The mound is almost completely grassed over with a grass and wild flower mix

The trees we planted around the barrow and along the path are coming into leaf and peeking out of the covers.

Barrow facade

The wild flowers are out along with an abundance of butterflies and bees , among many other insects and pollinators

This is the first of many facing stones which build up the passageways and niches inside the barrow.

The build team - left to right, Rich, Nick, Joby, Toby & Martin.

As we have done with the previous barrows, we shared a stone from our build with Jo Vassie at The Round Barrow at Higher Ground meadow

First foundation stone laid at Mid-England Barrow by Richard, directed by Joby

Work has started on the barrow . . .

Two dogs visited us from the Dogs for Good charity today, very well behaved they were.

A candlelit niche in Yew chamber during one of our open days

The barrow seen through the willow arch, which is situated at the beginning of the winding path to the barrow, on a lovely frosty morning

We have exchanged building stones with all the newly built barrows and here we are receiving one from the Holy Barrow of Dode