Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green

Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green

England
List entry 1017262
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site is recorded as a bell barrow, a distinctive type of funerary mound characterised by a central burial chamber beneath a rounded earthen mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, reflecting the burial practices and social structures of prehistoric Dorset communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, the barrow represents an important archaeological resource documenting the funerary traditions and settlement patterns of southern England during the Bronze Age.

Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green?

Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017262.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green?

Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green 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 1017262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 70m west of Fidler's Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows on North Bincombe Hill, S of Came Wood (8.8 km), Long barrow 400yds (360m) NW of Hill Barn (9.1 km), Group of barrows on West Hill (9.4 km).

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