The tumulus of Bortombe is situated on a hill, and anyone who appreciates a listed ancient burial mound (Roman artifacts were found in the tomb) with a listed lime tree on it will have to sacrifice paved walking paths. But that's the case for most walks in the area, and it doesn't bother me. It's always nice to have a bench and enjoy the views.

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Roman tumulus with a diameter of approximately 20 to 25 meters. The burial mound is located approximately one and a half kilometers from the Roman villa complex of Hemelrijk.

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Centrally at the summit stands an imposing multi-stemmed linden. This tree still has an old trunk base (approximately 2 meters in diameter) with parts of the original residual wall of the previous hollow tree. Several new trunks grew from this residual wall and from trunk base suckers, which now once again form a beautiful, full crown atop the tumulus.

Inventory of Immovable Heritage 2026: Linden at Bortombe, id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/308038

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