Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344

Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344

England
List entry 1012386
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344 is a Bronze Age burial mound located within the Stonehenge landscape of Wiltshire. The monument consists of a bell-shaped barrow, a distinctive burial form that typically comprises a central mound surrounded by a ditch, characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period. The barrow's proximity to Stonehenge places it within one of Britain's most significant prehistoric ceremonial landscapes, where numerous funerary monuments were constructed during the second millennium BC. Its location immediately south of the A344 road means it occupies a sensitive position within the densely clustered barrow cemetery that surrounds the standing stones.

Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344?

Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344 is a Bronze Age burial mound located within the Stonehenge landscape of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012386.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344?

Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344 is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of Woodford Clump (6.6 km), Newton Barrow (6.9 km), Gomeldon deserted village (8.6 km).

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