Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office

England
List entry 1016274
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. The site comprises three distinct barrow forms: a bell barrow, which is characterised by its central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, together with two bowl barrows of simpler construction. These earthworks represent typical Bronze Age burial practices and demonstrate the varied funerary traditions of the second millennium before Christ. The monument's survival as visible earthworks contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in southern England.

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016274. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office?

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016274.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office?

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office 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 1016274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 170m north east of Holmebridge Post Office?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (6.4 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (6.4 km), The Harp Stone (7.1 km).

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