Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down

Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down

England
List entry 1012899
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down in Wiltshire, England. The monument is characteristic of the bell barrow type, distinguished by a central mound surrounded by a ditch and an outer bank, and dates to the Bronze Age period when such funerary monuments were widely constructed across southern England. As part of a larger barrow cemetery, it represents a significant concentration of Bronze Age burial activity in the landscape and contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and ritual practices of that era. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1012899.

Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012899. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down?

Bell barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012899.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down?

Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down 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 1012899.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on North Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (4.6 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (5.7 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (6.1 km).

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