Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom

Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom

England
List entry 1012912
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire. The monument survives as a bell-shaped barrow, a distinctive type of round barrow characteristic of the Bronze Age period, likely dating to between 2000 and 1000 BC. The barrow would have served as a funerary monument for high-status individuals, with the bell form created by a central mound surrounded by a ditch. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological site contributing to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Hampshire landscape.

Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom?

Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012912.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom?

Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom 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 1012912.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill (2 km), Bowl barrow 75m north of All Saints Church, Thorney Hill (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell (2.8 km).

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