Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common

Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common

England
List entry 1009483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common is an ancient monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Surrey. The bell barrow, the more substantial of the two earthworks, consists of a central mound surrounded by a ditch, whilst the disc barrow features a more modest raised central platform also encircled by a ditch. Both structures date to the Bronze Age and represent funerary monuments characteristic of the period's burial practices. The site demonstrates the variety of barrow forms used in prehistoric Surrey for the interment of elite individuals and their grave goods.

Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common?

Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common is an ancient monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009483.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common?

Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common 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 1009483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow on Horsell Common immediately east of Monument Road (0.2 km), Woking Palace moated site, fishponds and ruins at Oldhall Copse (3.1 km), Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal (3.2 km).

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