Burial mounds & barrows · South East England
bell barrow
In or near Ottershaw.
bell barrow — a burial mound in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
bell barrow is a burial mound located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bell Barrow is an ancient Bronze Age burial site located within Horsell Common, which features a variety of historical and natural attractions. Visitors can explore the surrounding meadows and enjoy leisurely walks while appreciating the rich biodiversity of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Horsell Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bell Barrow is a burial mound located in London. This prehistoric site is characterised by its earthen construction, typical of Neolithic burial practices. Such mounds were often used for interring the deceased and are significant in understanding ancient funerary customs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3283, -0.5459
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Woking
- Parish
- Woking, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU21 5EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Woking
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.horsellcommon.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/29435904 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is bell barrow?
- bell barrow is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU21 5EN), in the parish of Woking, unparished area.
- What is bell barrow?
- bell barrow — a burial mound in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to bell barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU21 5EN.
- Is bell barrow a protected site?
- Yes — bell barrow is part of the Horsell Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is bell barrow free to visit?
- Yes, bell barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to bell barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU21 5EN.