Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House

Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House

England
List entry 1015354
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises two distinct barrow forms: a bell barrow, characterized by a raised central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, and an associated bowl barrow, the simpler of the two types. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in this region. The combination of differing barrow forms at a single location suggests multiple phases of burial activity or varying social status among the interred individuals.

Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House?

Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015354.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House?

Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House 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 1015354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow c.200m NNW of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village (8.6 km), Bowl barrow c.240m north of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village (8.6 km), Medieval settlement at Holworth (9.1 km).

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