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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 burial mounds: a single bell barrow, which is distinguished by its characteristic ditch and outer bank, accompanied by two bowl barrows of simpler construction. These monuments represent typical funerary practices of the Bronze Age period and contribute to the archaeological landscape of the region, with their survival indicating the historical importance of the location as a burial ground. The barrows remain significant as physical evidence of prehistoric mortuary ritual and social organisation in Dorset.
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 →
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.
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.
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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