Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood

Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood

England
List entry 1007459
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Kent. The monument takes the form of a bell-shaped barrow, a burial type characteristic of the Bronze Age period, distinguished by its rounded mound surrounded by a ditch. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of prehistoric funerary architecture in the Weald region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in south-eastern England.

Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood?

Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007459.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow in Shoulder of Mutton Wood?

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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