Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1009100
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The barrow forms part of a round barrow cemetery, indicating a significant concentration of burial activity from the Bronze Age period. As a bowl barrow, it represents a common form of burial mound construction characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England, comprising a simple earthen mound raised over a central burial deposit. The monument's survival as part of a larger cemetery group contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the South Downs region.

Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009100.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a 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 1009100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 640m SSW of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow S of Breaky Bottom (3.1 km), Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (3.4 km), Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (4.9 km).

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