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Round mound at Hillmorton is a Bronze Age burial mound located near Rugby in Warwickshire. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork comprising a circular mound, representing a funerary practice common in Britain during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such round barrows typically contained inhumations or cremations of high-status individuals, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the wealth and social standing of the deceased. The Hillmorton example contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Midlands 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 Bronze Age burial mound located near Rugby 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).
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