Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down

Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down

England
List entry 1008738
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises two distinct barrow forms: a bowl barrow, characterized by its simple mounded earthwork, and a bell barrow, which features the more elaborate form of a central mound surrounded by a ditch with an outer bank. These monuments represent important examples of prehistoric burial practices and landscape use in the South Downs region. The site's designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early communal and elite burial traditions in southern England.

Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down?

Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008738.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down?

Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down 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 1008738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and bell barrow on Graffham Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Ditch, section 725yds (660m) long W of Ounces Barn (7.9 km), Devil's Ditch, section extending 1730yds (1580m) from Stane Street to NW end of Redvin's Copse (7.9 km), Devil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E of Waterbeach Hotel, Goodwood Park (8.2 km).

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