Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 50m south of Gunsite

Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite

England
List entry 1012634
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The site consists of a characteristic bell-shaped earthwork, a form of barrow typically dating to the middle Bronze Age period. Bell barrows are distinguished by their distinctive profile, featuring a central mound surrounded by a flat platform and outer ditch, and represent an important category of prehistoric funerary architecture in southern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, this barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Hampshire landscape.

Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012634. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite?

Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012634.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite?

Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite 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 1012634.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 50m south of Gunsite?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery on Woolmer Down, 540m south of Woolmer Pond Cottage (2 km), Three disc barrows on Longmoor Common, 250m north west of the church (2.4 km), Three bowl barrows, 230m north of Sewage Works at Longmoor Camp (2.7 km).

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