Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation

Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation

England
List entry 1012195
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a burial mound with a distinctive bell-shaped profile, a characteristic form among barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial places and are significant markers of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in southern England. The barrow's preservation within the Wiltshire landscape contributes to understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and land use in the region.

Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012195. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012195.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation 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 1012195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martinsell Hill camp (9.3 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (9.5 km), Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (9.9 km).

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