Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole

Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole

England
List entry 1016683
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of an earthen mound constructed over a burial or cremation deposit. The barrow takes the form of a simple dome-shaped mound, characteristic of bowl barrows which represent one of the most common types of burial monument across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Located in the downland landscape of Sussex, the monument survives as a visible archaeological feature and is designated as a nationally important site, reflecting its value for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and landscape use in the region.

Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016683. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole?

Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of an earthen mound constructed over a burial or cremation deposit. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016683.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole?

Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole 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 1016683.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Napoleonic Barracks 480m south-west of Foxhole Farm, Cuckmere Haven (0.7 km), Pair of bowl barrows on Baily's Hill (2.5 km), Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head (3.1 km).

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