Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group

A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group

England
List entry 1009955
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Overview

History & significance

A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group in Sussex. These earthworks represent typical examples of the round burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across the South Downs landscape. The barrows are positioned within a wider alignment of barrow sites that constitute the linear group, a distribution pattern common to Bronze Age burial practices in this region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric burial and settlement patterns significant to understanding Bronze Age Sussex.

A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009955. View the official record →

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What is A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group?

A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009955.

Who is responsible for protecting A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group?

A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group 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 1009955.

What other scheduled monuments are near A pair of bowl barrows 420m south of Overhill Lodge, forming part of The Lord's Burghs linear barrow group?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (5.6 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (6.3 km), Bowl Barrow on Peacehaven Heights, 242m south-west of Warren Court (6.5 km).

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