Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill

England
List entry 1014644
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises a series of round barrows arranged in linear formation, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age when such monuments were constructed to mark the graves of prominent individuals or family groups. The bowl barrow itself represents the most common form of round barrow construction, consisting of a circular mound of earth raised over a central burial deposit. This grouping on Bostal Hill represents an important concentration of Bronze Age funerary activity and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation during the prehistoric period in southeast England.

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014644.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill 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 1014644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (5.7 km), Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor (5.9 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (6.1 km).

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