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The Bostle is a Neolithic and Anglo-Saxon ceremonial landscape in Sussex, England, comprising a group of three bowl barrows and an associated Anglo-Saxon burial field. The bowl barrows represent Neolithic funerary monuments typical of the Downland burial tradition, while the later Anglo-Saxon barrow field reflects the continuity of The Bostle as a significant burial location across more than three millennia. The site demonstrates the sustained ritual importance of elevated topography in the Sussex landscape, with successive communities choosing this location for their commemorative practices. The archaeological remains survive as earthworks that preserve evidence of both prehistoric and early medieval burial practices.
A group of three bowl barrows and an Anglo-Saxon barrow field on The Bostle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015230. View the official record →
The Bostle is a Neolithic and Anglo-Saxon ceremonial landscape in Sussex, England, comprising a group of three bowl barrows and an associated Anglo-Saxon burial field. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015230.
A group of three bowl barrows and an Anglo-Saxon barrow field on The Bostle 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 1015230.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heathy Brow round barrows (2.5 km), Long Barrow on Beacon Hill (2.8 km), Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (2.9 km).
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