Heath Wood barrow cemetery, Viking burial site in Ingleby, England
The Heath Wood cemetery contains 59 circular earthen mounds arranged in four groups, with heights ranging from 0.2 to 1.4 meters in diameter.
Archaeological excavations revealed that Vikings from the Great Army established this burial ground after their arrival in the region in 873 AD.
The burial mounds reflect Viking funeral practices, including cremations and the placement of personal items alongside the deceased in the earthen structures.
The cemetery grounds remain under the management of the Forestry Commission, which leases the land from the Church Commissioners for preservation purposes.
This location stands as the only known Scandinavian cremation cemetery discovered within the British Isles, containing both filled graves and empty cenotaphs.
Location: Ingleby
GPS coordinates: 52.82800,-1.49000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:48
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