Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 75m west of Red Shore

Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore

England
List entry 1013143
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a bell-shaped burial mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, featuring a distinctive central dome set within a surrounding ditch, a form that became prevalent during the second millennium BCE. The barrow represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the Wiltshire landscape, which contains one of England's richest concentrations of such monuments. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1013143, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance.

Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013143. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore?

Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013143.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore?

Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore 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 1013143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 75m west of Red Shore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (1.6 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (4 km), Swanborough Tump (5 km).

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