Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm

England
List entry 1016421
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Sussex. The monument represents a common funerary tradition of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were raised over cremated or inhumed remains as enduring markers of the dead. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork in the landscape, preserving archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as a key archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age society and land use in southern England.

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm?

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016421.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm?

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm 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 1016421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Madehurst Wood earthworks (3.7 km), Long Down prehistoric flint mine (4.3 km), Goblestubbs Copse earthworks (4.8 km).

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