Tumuli of Noirmont

Two ancient burial mounds rise from agricultural fields, with heights of 6 meters and 4.5 meters respectively, marking historic Roman routes through Belgium.

Excavations in 1874-1875 revealed four wooden pits containing calcined bones and object fragments, along with luxurious funeral items dating from the 2nd century.

The burial mounds stand at the northern section of Cortil-Noirmont village in an area called 'Les Tombes' or 'Champ des Tombes'.

The tumuli are accessible between Tombes Romaines Street and Tumulus Street, with Carrieres Street to the west and Gaston Delvaux Street to the east.

These mounds form part of numerous tumuli marking the path of the Brunehaut route, a first-century Roman road connecting Bavai to Cologne.

Location: Chastre

GPS coordinates: 50.60222,4.64329

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:47