Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn

Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn

England
List entry 1002256
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form throughout southern England during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, though specific details of this particular barrow's internal arrangements and archaeological contents are not well documented in readily accessible records. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature and represents an important element of the Bronze Age ritual landscape of Sussex.

Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn?

Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002256.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn?

Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn 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 1002256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval crypt, Church Street (3.8 km), Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade (4.2 km), Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (4.4 km).

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