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 funerary monument located in Berkshire. The barrow takes the form of a bell-shaped earthwork, a distinctive variant of round barrow that comprises a central mound surrounded by a ditch with an outer bank. Such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age and served as burial sites for individuals of elevated social status. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1012948, reflecting its importance as a surviving example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region.

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 funerary monument 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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