Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland

Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland

England
List entry 1015994
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Belle Vue Barrow is a bell barrow situated in Dorset, England, and represents a funerary monument of Bronze Age date. The monument consists of a central mound enclosed by a ditch, characteristic of the bell barrow form, which typically dates to the early to middle Bronze Age period. Located in the landscape near Hillamsland, this barrow forms part of the broader pattern of burial mounds that are distributed across Dorset and reflect the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The site has been recognised as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding the prehistoric archaeology and burial practices of the region.

Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015994. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland?

Belle Vue Barrow is a bell barrow situated in Dorset, England, and represents a funerary monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015994.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland?

Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland 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 1015994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow known as Belle Vue Barrow, and a bowl barrow 250m north east of Hillamsland?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm (3.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (4.5 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (4.9 km).

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