ScienceAugust 16, 2026
barrow
BARE-oh
Definition
An ancient burial mound consisting of a hill of earth and stones raised over a grave.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'beorg,' which means a hill or mound. It has been used to describe burial mounds since the early Middle Ages.
In the news
The article describes how the remains of a Bronze Age metalworker were discovered in a barrow near Stonehenge, which was first excavated in 1803 and later re-examined to reveal her identity.
‘Smoking gun evidence’: Bronze Age shaman long thought to be male revealed to be female goldworker
Read the full article ↗Yahoo