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 mound located in Dorset, England, situated approximately 380 metres north-north-east of Hill View. The monument is named for its characteristic bell-shaped profile, a distinctive form of barrow that typically dates to the Early Bronze Age period. The site remains substantially intact as an earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary practices on the Dorset heathlands. As a scheduled ancient monument and listed heritage asset, it contributes to the important concentration of barrow complexes found across Stoborough Heath and the surrounding landscape.

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

Bell barrow on Stoborough Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Dorset, England, situated approximately 380 metres north-north-east of Hill View. 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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