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A neolithic chambered tomb exists near the village of Uley in Gloucestershire

Built around 3000BC (1)

Trapezoidal earthen mound, originally about 37 meters long
It is 34 metres (112 ft) wide, and has a maximum height of 3 metres (9.8 ft). (2)

A Cotswold-Severn chambered long barrow

Multiple burial chambers made of stone, accessible via a central passage are found
It contains a stone-built central passage with two chambers on each side; as well as one at the end. There is a small entrance allows visitors to crawl into the chambers.

Built with limestone slabs, typical of the CS long barrows

The earthen mound is surrounded by a dry-stone revetting wall

Excavated in the 19th century. Contained disarticulated human remains of at least 15 individuals. Also revealed animal bones, flint tools, and neolithic pottery

It is not far from Nympsfield Long Barrow. Set on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment with wide views over the Severn Valley

Like other Neolithic tombs in the region, Uley Long Barrow reflects: Communal burial practices, likely use for rituals, ancestor veneration, and possibly territorial markers

It is part of the broader neolithic monumental tradition across Britain and Western Europe.

Cite: 1) History and Research: Uley Long Barrow (http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/uley-long-barrow-hetty-peglers-tump/history-and-research/), English Heritage

2) Uley Long Barrow (http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=113217), Pastscape

Bibliography: Megalithic Portal: Hetty Peglers Tump (http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=79)