Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

England
List entry 1012433
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Wantage in Berkshire. The barrow is of the bell type, a distinctive Bronze Age form characterised by a single mound with a ditch surrounding it, a configuration that typically dates to the Early or Middle Bronze Age. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important element within a larger cemetery complex that contains multiple Bronze Age burials, reflecting the funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric Berkshire. As a scheduled ancient monument, the barrow is protected for its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial customs and social organisation.

Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery near Wantage in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012433.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery 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 1012433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 400m north-east of Postdown Farm: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (3.7 km), Bockhampton deserted medieval village (4.3 km), Boundary ditch E of Near Down (4.4 km).

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