Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down

Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down

England
List entry 1013989
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow group situated north-west of Idmiston Down in Wiltshire. The monument is of the bell barrow type, characterised by a single central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a form typical of the later Bronze Age period. As a component of a larger barrow cemetery, it contributes to the archaeological significance of the Idmiston Down landscape, which preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013989. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down?

Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow group situated north-west of Idmiston Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013989.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down?

Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down 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 1013989.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 300m ENE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow, Winterbourne (4.1 km), Roman earthwork (4.2 km), Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner (4.5 km).

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