Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath

Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath

England
List entry 1007713
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Highwood Heath in Dorset. The barrow belongs to a small group of such monuments in this locality, representing evidence of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. As a bell barrow, it exhibits the characteristic form of a burial mound with a defined ditch and outer bank, typical of Bronze Age barrow construction. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007713.

Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007713. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath?

Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on Highwood Heath in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007713.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath?

Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath 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 1007713.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 670m east of Baylea Farm: one of a small group of barrows on Highwood Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Water Barrows' 650m WNW of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south east of East Lulworth (3.6 km), Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (3.8 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (4 km).

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