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West Kennet bell barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, approximately 160 metres north-west of the Neolithic West Kennet long barrow. The monument consists of a circular mound with a defined ditch, characteristic of the bell barrow form that emerged during the Early Bronze Age, roughly 2000–1500 BCE. Bell barrows of this type typically contained burials of high-status individuals, often accompanied by grave goods including pottery and metalwork, though the specific contents of West Kennet bell barrow remain undocumented in readily available sources. The monument's proximity to the much earlier long barrow suggests a significant continuity of ritual use at this landscape location across multiple prehistoric periods.
West Kennet bell barrow, 160m north-west of West Kennet long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008465. View the official record →
West Kennet bell barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, approximately 160 metres north-west of the Neolithic West Kennet long barrow. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008465.
West Kennet bell barrow, 160m north-west of West Kennet long barrow 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 1008465.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (4 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (4.1 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.2 km).
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