Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor

Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor

England
List entry 1007795
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately five hundred metres south-west of Shalcombe Manor in Hampshire. The monument takes the form of a bell-shaped barrow, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, comprising a central mound surrounded by a ditch. Such barrows served as burial monuments for members of Bronze Age communities and are significant archaeological witnesses to prehistoric burial practices and social organisation. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding the Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial landscape of Hampshire.

Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007795. View the official record →

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What is Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor?

Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately five hundred metres south-west of Shalcombe Manor in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007795.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor?

Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor 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 1007795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone Cottage (1.8 km), The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage (2.1 km), Castle Hill earthwork (2.3 km).

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