Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View

Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View

England
List entry 1010437
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity within prehistoric communities. The barrow's preservation within Starve Acre Copse represents an important survival of Bronze Age funerary archaeology in the Sussex landscape.

Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View?

Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010437.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View?

Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View 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 1010437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Starve Acre Copse, 290m east of Heather View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement in Eastdean Park, 670m north east of Counter's Gate (7.1 km), Bowl barrow in Stonehill Clump, Goodwood Country Park (7.8 km), Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 410m and 425m north east of The Trundle hillfort (7.9 km).

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