Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarkhale Camp causewayed enclosure

Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure

England
List entry 1007880
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barkhale Camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Patching in West Sussex. Dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3700 to 3500 BCE, the monument consists of three concentric rings of ditches with causeways crossing them at intervals, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures found across southern England. The site likely served communal purposes including gatherings, stock management, and ceremonial functions. Barkhale Camp represents an important example of early agricultural settlement patterns in Sussex and contributes to understanding Neolithic social organisation and land use in southern Britain.

Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure?

Barkhale Camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Patching in West Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007880.

Who is responsible for protecting Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure?

Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure 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 1007880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barkhale Camp causewayed enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Madehurst Wood earthworks (4.1 km), Goblestubbs Copse earthworks (5.1 km), Long Down prehistoric flint mine (5.5 km).

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