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Bell barrow is a Neolithic round barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery situated on Overton Hill in the Marlborough Downs, approximately 400 metres north-east of West Kennett Farm. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of several burial mounds within this significant archaeological landscape, which lies within the wider ritual and funerary complex of the Avebury region. As a bell barrow, the structure comprises a circular mound surrounded by a ditch, with the characteristic bell-shaped profile that distinguishes this barrow type from other round barrow variants. The site contributes to the archaeological evidence for Neolithic mortuary practices and settlement patterns in this intensively occupied ritual landscape.
Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm on Overton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008099. View the official record →
Bell barrow is a Neolithic round barrow forming part of a barrow cemetery situated on Overton Hill in the Marlborough Downs, approximately 400 metres north-east of West Kennett Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008099.
Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm on Overton Hill 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 1008099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (5.4 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (5.4 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (5.5 km).
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