Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton

England
List entry 1012437
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises a characteristic bell-shaped mound with a surrounding ditch, a form typical of barrows constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such earthworks served as burial places for individuals of social status. The barrow's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape. Its designation as a heritage monument recognises the site's significance for understanding the prehistoric communities that inhabited this region.

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

Bell barrow 700m west of Upper Farm, Grafton, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. 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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