Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon

Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon

England
List entry 1009962
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the South Downs in East Sussex. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. The barrow is situated within an area of the Downs rich in prehistoric archaeology, forming part of a wider landscape of ancient monuments that reflects the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities. This barrow contributes to the archaeological evidence of early metal-working societies in the region and their use of the Downs as a significant ceremonial and burial landscape.

Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009962. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon?

Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the South Downs in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009962.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon?

Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon 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 1009962.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m west of Firle Beacon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (6.6 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (7 km), Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (7.4 km).

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