The Iron Age Burial Mound

The Iron Age Burial Mound refers to large earthen structures built during the Iron Age, approximately 1200 BCE to 600 CE, where people buried their dead. These mounds, often called barrows or tumuli, served as graves for individuals or families and could vary in size. They provide valuable archaeological insights, revealing burial customs, social structures, and material culture of the communities that built them. Typically, grave goods, such as pottery, weapons, and tools, accompany the remains, reflecting the beliefs and status of the deceased. These sites are significant for understanding early human societies and their practices surrounding death.