Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow known as White Hill

Bell barrow known as White Hill

England
List entry 1017787
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Hill is a bell barrow situated in Suffolk, England, and dates to the Bronze Age, likely the Early Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a central mound surrounded by a ditch, which is characteristic of bell barrow construction typical of the second millennium BC. The site represents an important funerary monument from a period when such earthworks were prominent features of the English landscape, serving as burial mounds for individuals of social status. As a scheduled ancient monument, White Hill preserves evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Bell barrow known as White Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow known as White Hill?

White Hill is a bell barrow situated in Suffolk, England, and dates to the Bronze Age, likely the Early Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017787.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow known as White Hill?

Bell barrow known as White 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 1017787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow known as White Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Downham High Warren (3.1 km), Bowl barrow 700m north west of High Lodge (5.8 km), St Peter's Church, remains of (6.6 km).

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