Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBexley Bushes earthworks

Bexley Bushes earthworks

England
List entry 1005892
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bexley Bushes earthworks is an ancient monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises linear earthworks and associated archaeological features that reflect patterns of land use and territorial organisation in the prehistoric or early historic period. The earthworks consist of banks and ditches whose form and alignment suggest they may have served defensive, demarcative, or organisational purposes within the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains significant for understanding settlement patterns and land management practices in the region during its period of active use.

Bexley Bushes earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005892. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bexley Bushes earthworks?

Bexley Bushes earthworks is an ancient monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005892.

Who is responsible for protecting Bexley Bushes earthworks?

Bexley Bushes earthworks 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 1005892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bexley Bushes earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (3.4 km), Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New Fishbourne (3.9 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (4 km).

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