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 a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises a series of linear earthworks and banks that reflect prehistoric land management and territorial organisation across the landscape. The exact chronology and original function of the earthworks remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though they represent significant evidence of early settlement patterns and agricultural practice in the Sussex Weald. The monument is protected under statutory listing recognising its archaeological importance to understanding the prehistory of the region.

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 a Neolithic or Bronze Age 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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