Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1009053
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Sussex. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common form of round barrow found in southern England, dating to the Bronze Age period. As a component of a barrow cemetery, it reflects the significance of the location as a burial ground used over an extended period. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument and contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Sussex landscape.

Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a round barrow cemetery in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009053.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 670m south west 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 1009053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 670m south west of Saxondown Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow S of Breaky Bottom (3.2 km), Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (3.4 km), Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (4.9 km).

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