Rillaton Barrow
Rillaton Barrow (Cornish: Krug Reslegh) is a Bronze Age round barrow in Cornwall, UK. The site is on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor in the parish of Linkinhorne about four miles (6 km) north of Liskeard.
| Rillaton Barrow | |
|---|---|
| Native name Cornish: Krug Reslegh | |
Location of Rillaton Barrow in Cornwall | |
| Type | Barrow |
| Location | Minions |
| Coordinates | 50°31′16″N 4°27′21″W |
| OS grid reference | SX 26021 71911 |
| Area | Bodmin Moor |
| Built | Bronze Age |
| Governing body | Cornwall Heritage Trust |
| Owner | English Heritage |
| Official name | The Rillaton Barrow, 500m NNE of The Hurlers stone circles |
| Designated | 10 February 1958 |
| Reference no. | 1010233 |
Rillaton Barrow was excavated in 1837 and found to contain a centrally-placed inhumation beneath the 25m wide barrow. The burial had been placed in a stone cist measuring 2m by almost 1m. Human remains were found along with grave goods including the Rillaton Gold Cup, a bronze dagger, beads, pottery, glass and other items.
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