Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Selhurst Park

Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park

England
List entry 1008747
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of prehistoric date found across southern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological resource documenting early burial practices and settlement patterns in the Sussex landscape. The barrow's survival into the modern period, despite its location within an urban park setting, reflects its protected status and historical significance as a record of the region's prehistoric past.

Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008747. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park?

Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008747.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park?

Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park 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 1008747.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Selhurst Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Down prehistoric flint mine (3.3 km), Halnaker House: a fortified medieval manor house and part of its landscaped grounds (4.5 km), Devil's Ditch, section 725yds (660m) long W of Ounces Barn (4.6 km).

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