Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm

Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm

England
List entry 1015014
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. The barrow consists of a central mound surrounded by a ditch, a characteristic form of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such bell barrows typically served as the burial places of individuals of status within prehistoric communities, and their distribution across the landscape provides important evidence for settlement patterns and social organisation in prehistoric Cambridgeshire. The monument's survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the surrounding land, makes it a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practice in the East Midlands region.

Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015014. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm?

Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015014.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm?

Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm 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 1015014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 220m north west of Priory Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Helions moated site (4.2 km), Wincelow Hall moated site (6.7 km), Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds (7 km).

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