Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm

Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm

England
List entry 1011130
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow takes the form of a low mound characteristic of bell barrows, a funerary structure type that emerged during the Early to Middle Bronze Age. The site is situated in a landscape containing other prehistoric remains, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the barrow represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement and mortuary behaviour in Somerset.

Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm?

Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011130.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm?

Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill 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 1011130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 650m south-west of Uphill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-period site on Brean Down (3 km), Worlebury Camp, a large multivallate hillfort and the linear earthworks to the east (4.9 km), Bowl barrow on Shiplate Slait (5 km).

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