A New Neolithic? England's barrow columbaria (journal article)

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Summary: A New Neolithic? England's barrow columbaria. Large mounds were popular for burial at various times between 6,000 and 1,000 years ago, and barrows are now an important feature of our historic landscapes. They are coming back. Kenneth Brophy and Andrew Watson report/Brophy, Kenneth and Watson, Andrew/British Archaeology/May-June 2023

Content summary: A New Neolithic? England's barrow columbaria. Large mounds were popular for burial at various times between 6,000 and 1,000 years ago, and barrows are now an important feature of our historic landscapes. They are coming back.

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