Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn

Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn

England
List entry 1011983
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. The monument takes the form of a bell-shaped barrow, a distinctive burial type characteristic of the Bronze Age period, featuring a raised mound of earth with a defined ditch surrounding its base. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region. Such barrows served as burial places for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities and represent a significant aspect of the material culture and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Gloucestershire.

Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011983. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn?

Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011983.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn?

Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn 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 1011983.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 650m north west of Lots Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Harford medieval settlement (6.5 km), Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (7.2 km), Notgrove long barrow (7.4 km).

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