Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post

Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post

England
List entry 1012530
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the New Forest area of Hampshire. The monument consists of a central mound surrounded by a ditch, a characteristic bell barrow form dating to the second millennium BCE. This type of barrow represents a significant funerary tradition of the Bronze Age period, when such earthwork monuments served as burial sites for individuals of likely social importance. The barrow survives as an archaeological feature within the New Forest landscape, contributing to the broader distribution of Bronze Age burial monuments across southern England.

Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post?

Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the New Forest area of Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012530.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post?

Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post 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 1012530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow 900m north-west of Wilverley Post?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Wilverley Plain (2.6 km), Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill (4.4 km), Bowl barrow 75m north of All Saints Church, Thorney Hill (4.8 km).

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