Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton

England
List entry 1012437
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a central mound surrounded by a ditch, a characteristic form of bell barrow typical of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial monuments and represent significant archaeological evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and social organisation in the Wiltshire landscape. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of prehistoric southern England.

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton?

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012437.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton?

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton 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 1012437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ludgershall village cross (8.1 km), Boundary earthwork and associated bowl barrow on Windmill Hill (8.3 km), Roman buildings on Lambourne's Hill (9.2 km).

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