Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View

England
List entry 1014287
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset, England. The barrow takes its characteristic form from a central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a design typical of bell barrows which were constructed during the Bronze Age as elite burial structures. The monument preserves evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape. Like other barrows on Stoborough Heath, it contributes to the archaeological significance of an area rich in Bronze Age remains.

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View?

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014287.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View?

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View 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 1014287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath 380m NNE of Hill View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill (5.1 km), Bowl barrow on Swyre Head (6.4 km), Alum works, other multi-period industrial remains and an associated group of jetties and breakwaters, Kimmeridge Bay (6.4 km).

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