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Round mound at Hillmorton is a prehistoric burial mound situated in Warwickshire. The monument represents a form of funerary architecture characteristic of the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though precise dating requires archaeological evidence. The mound survives as an earthwork monument and constitutes an important example of ancient burial practice in the English Midlands. Its survival as a discrete topographical feature makes it significant for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and commemorative practices in the region.
Round mound at Hillmorton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005764. View the official record →
Round mound at Hillmorton is a prehistoric burial mound situated in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005764.
Round mound at Hillmorton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005764.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillmorton Village Cross (0.5 km), The 'Island' tumulus (2.7 km), Barby motte castle (3.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Round mound at Hillmorton's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Round mound at Hillmorton stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.