Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm

Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm

England
List entry 1015995
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound with a surrounding ditch, characteristic of the bell barrow type which emerged during the early Bronze Age period, approximately 2000 to 1500 BCE. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities, and their physical form reflects the considerable labour investment and social organisation required for their construction. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1015995, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape.

Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm?

Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015995.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm?

Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon 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 1015995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 500m north east of Beacon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm (4 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (4.6 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (4.8 km).

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