Shrewsbury Barrow, bronze Age burial mound
Shrewsbury Barrow is an ancient, rounded mound made of earth and stones located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The mound is approximately 50 feet (15 meters) in diameter, stands just over 2 feet (60 centimeters) high, and sits beneath some trees in a quiet park setting.
The mound was built during the Bronze Age over 3000 years ago as a burial site, likely for important people of that era. Many neighboring mounds were destroyed in the 1930s when the land was developed for homes and other structures, making this the only surviving mound from the original group.
The mound takes its name from the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, who built Shrewsbury House nearby in the late 1700s. This connection links the site to local heritage and reminds visitors of how the area has transformed over time.
The site is easily accessible and typically open to the public year-round, with simple signage explaining what the mound is. Visitors should walk respectfully and avoid disturbing the grass or stones, as it is protected under law as a scheduled monument.
The mound is the sole survivor of at least six burial mounds that once stood in the area, making it a rare example of Bronze Age burial practices. Its interior has never been excavated, so secrets from thousands of years ago remain preserved beneath the surface.
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