Rhiannon wrote:
...there's more to see at a barrow/pile of stones than just the monument itself, like the view from it, or its relationship to other features/sites in the landscape, which make you think about why it was put where it was put.
I totally agree - very often the site itself is a little disappointing, but it is saved by the amazing views. Some sites are indeed better used as viewpoints than as a focal point.