Sacred Stones Ltd

05/06/2026

The simplest of moments. Sharing messages of love, then gathering and returning them to a devoted wife.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

The team continues to make steady progress at our Nottinghamshire site.

Recently, we spent time with the Head of Glasgow University’s Archaeological Faculty discussing the evolving design. With thanks to Kenny Brothy for endorsing a new term: The Sky Barrow.

Our project, in partnership with A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Family, will feature a large round barrow alongside two unique ‘Sky Barrows’.

The concept for the Sky Barrows emerged from conversations held at WillowRow during the 2016 build, before the corbelled roof was completed.

Leaving the space open to the elements felt entirely natural — the movement of clouds overhead and the soft shifting of light created a calming, reassuring connection to life and the passage of time.

Each Sky Barrow will incorporate its own distinctive design features inspired by the natural world. For now, though, the details remain under wraps.

For more information, please contact Sacred Stones Ltd or our commissioning partner, A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service.

06/05/2026

We are proud to have forged a relationship with A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service over the last five years… Culminating in a phenominal project in Nottinghamshire.

The take-away is this… as a family business they like saying ‘yes’ to all an any request made by a family.

So, from one #1 to another first… keep your eyes peeled as we release details of Nottinghamshires first.

09/03/2026

A few images created for the planning process and an information leaflet some time ago.

A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service came to WillowRow a few years ago. On entering, it’s fair to say chins hit the floor! The lasting words of the company Chairman are stuck in my mind: “ok, this is what we are going to do…”

When we first met the resounding approach from the Management team was: ‘The answer is Yes, we can…. Now, tell me what would you like to do’

The three barrows will provide a choice of immersive experience. Drawing influence from natural elements of water, air and earth. Families will have a choice of venue for their service.

We spent time in discussion with Kenny Brothy, former head of archaeology at Glasgow University. I recall asking if he approved of us branding the ‘open’ barrows as ‘Sky Barrows’. Suffice to say he was enthusiastic!

We will be creating two Sky Barrows and one covered barrow. Arguably, another world first.

At the moment there’s a lot of earth works underway and thus the site today looks quite different from our vision!

Partners in this exciting project are:
A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service - Our Client & commissioning party
Greenstone Design Ltd. - Architectural Design
Riverdale Stone - Our Co-Founders team of mason
Future Design Consulting - Structural Engineering

We look forward to keeping our followers posted…

Anyone keen to learn more about the Nottinghamshire Memorial Park please contact A.W. Lymn directly.

06/03/2026

Hard Hat & Hi-Viz

With a couple of months earth works underway the team are preparing the foundations for not one, but three contemporary barrows.

We will be sharing plenty of images and videos the development as it progresses.

Sponsored and in partnership with A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service the project is yet another World first being delivered by our team.

07/01/2026

Heart Warming

Thought for the day, week, month or indeed timeless period ahead:

* Nature does not remove the pain, but it provides a silence that is respectful and a soil that is steady *

The following thoughts taken from Soulton Long Barrow.

For budding fans of English history we recommend visiting Soulton Hall to learn about ancient coding, seismic changes in religious politics, and a polymaths motivation to create harmony.

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Penned by Tim Ashton of Soulton Hall:

We have been reflecting on the UK release of the film Hamnet and the profound, though painful, way it explores the anatomy of grief. It is a "needful" piece of art, specifically for how it captures the moment words fail even Shakespeare, and the landscape must take over the task of remembering.

As noted in this reflection from Soulton Hall:

"The ancient Forest of Arden trees Agnes frequents are in real senses the woods at Soulton... In the film, as at the Soulton Barrow, we see the need for this liminal grounding. These spaces don’t ask the bereaved to 'move on'; they simply offer a vast, ancient context for human pain."

In the film, Agnes Shakespeare seeks out the "Greenwood" because the soil is steady when her world is not.

We see that same need here at the Barrow. It is a place where the living can stand on the threshold of the gone, supported by the same earth and "Forest of Arden" heritage that offered sanctuary five centuries ago.

Nature does not remove the pain, but it provides a silence that is respectful and a soil that is steady.
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02/01/2026

Wishing all our devoted followers a Happy New Year.

Our public open day dates for Soulton Long Barrow have been released. They will continue to be held on the first Sunday of each month 10am until 1pm.

WillowRow viewings are by appointment only and we encourage you to email or call us to arrange a suitable day.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0204 579 2910