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The Welton

Barrow(s) (prehistoric), Square Barrow(s) (iron Age)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records The Welton as Barrow(s) (prehistoric), Square Barrow(s) (iron Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Iron Age square barrow; a type of burial mound associated with the later prehistoric period in lowland Scotland. Its significance lies in reflecting early agricultural land use and ceremonial practices of the Iron Age community.

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