Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow known as White Hill

Bell barrow known as White Hill

England
List entry 1017787
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Hill is a Bronze Age barrow located in Suffolk, England. The monument survives as a bell barrow, a distinctive burial mound type characteristic of the Bronze Age, comprising a central mound surrounded by a ditch and an outer bank. Bell barrows of this form typically date to the Early to Middle Bronze Age and represent high-status burials of the period. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1017787, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age funerary practice in East Anglia.

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 Bronze Age barrow located in Suffolk, England. 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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