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Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent, England. The site consists of a characteristic bell barrow form, comprising a central burial mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a classic configuration from the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically date from the early to middle Bronze Age and served as prestigious burial places for individuals of elevated status within their communities. The barrow's preservation within the woodland setting has allowed the monument to retain its archaeological integrity as a scheduled ancient monument.
Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007459. View the official record →
Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007459.
Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood 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 1007459.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb. (5.1 km), White Horse Stone, Aylesford (5.6 km), Aylesford Bridge (6.3 km).
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