Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery

Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1013257
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery in Dorset. The barrow is characteristic of the bell barrow type, distinguished by a raised central mound surrounded by a ditch and external bank, a form prevalent during the Bronze Age and particularly favoured for elite burials. As part of the Longlands cemetery, this monument contributes to one of the region's significant concentrations of prehistoric burial monuments, reflecting the importance of this landscape for funerary practice during the Bronze Age. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system.

Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery?

Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013257.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery?

Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery 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 1013257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 125m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.6 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.6 km), St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill (6 km).

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