Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm

Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm

England
List entry 1012948
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Berkshire. The monument takes the form of a bell barrow, a distinctive type of round barrow characterised by a central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a morphological type typical of the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1012948, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of national importance. Bell barrows of this form are considered significant archaeological features for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in southern England.

Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012948. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm?

Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012948.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm?

Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle 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 1012948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow: part of the Brimpton Common barrow cemetery (0.6 km), Round barrow cemetery at Brimpton Common (0.8 km), Grim's Bank: section extending 470yds (430m) in Little Heath (4.2 km).

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