Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common

England
List entry 1016491
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England
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History & significance

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three distinct burial mounds located on Furzley Common in Wiltshire. The site consists of one bell barrow, distinguished by its characteristic ditch and outer bank, accompanied by two bowl barrows of more modest form, all dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as the primary burial structures for the region's elite and community members. The monument's preservation within the common landscape has maintained its archaeological integrity, permitting study of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in this part of central southern England. The site remains legally protected under national heritage designation and contributes significantly to understanding the density and distribution of funerary monuments across the Wiltshire chalk downlands.

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016491. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common?

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three distinct burial mounds located on Furzley Common in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016491.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common?

Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley 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 1016491.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow and two bowl barrows 180m south west of Stagbury Hill, Furzley Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Longwater Lawn (8.6 km), Hillfort 400m south of Home Farm (9 km), Bowl barrow north of Fulliford Bog (9.1 km).

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