Before I proceed with the article on Tumuli and Barrows it is
extremely important to note that many Tumuli and Barrows are protected
sites. The use of metal-detecting equipment on a scheduled site is
illegal without a licence from English Heritage, as is the removal of
objects found by detection equipment. It is an offence not to adhere
to the conditions of scheduled monument consent. Conviction for these
offences can lead to fines and imprisonment. All responsible Metal
Detectorists would respect these laws. Not only do they not want to
get themselves into trouble but many are keen historians and/or
archaeologists and would not wish to cause any problems for future
generations. However if you understand what a Tumuli or Barrow is - it
can certainly help you researching an area. Just because you can't
detect on a scheduled site does not mean you can't detect on farms
around that area - with permission of course. At least you know there
has been activity in the area.
Throughout the country we find many artificial mounds which are called
_tumuli_ or barrows, or in the neighbourhood of Wales, "tumps." These
are the ancient burial-places of the early inhabitants of our island,
the word "barrow" being derived from the Anglo-Saxon _beorh_, a hill or
grave-mound. It is not unusual to see a barrow in the centre, or near,
an old churchyard. The church was built, of course, much later than
the erection of the mound; but doubtless the early preachers of the
gospel took advantage of the reverence which was paid to these ancient
tombs, proclaimed there the story of the cross, and on the spots so
consecrated churches were ultimately built.
contd..... http://www.treasurehunting.tv/TUMULI_BARROWS.htm
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