Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1009331
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a bowl-shaped earthwork typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, wherein a circular mound was raised over a central burial or cremation. Its location within a larger barrow cemetery indicates the site's significance as a focus for ritual burial activity during the Bronze Age period. The barrow remains a substantial archaeological feature preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices in the Sussex landscape.

Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009331. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009331.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery 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 1009331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 520m north of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm (6.7 km), Roman villa on Warren Down (8 km), Bevis's Thumb long barrow, 370m west of Fernbeds Farm (8.6 km).

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