Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow north west of Telegraph House

Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House

England
List entry 1010497
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of elevated social status within their communities, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting their rank and wealth. The site's survival as a recognisable archaeological feature contributes to understanding the distribution and development of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practice in the Sussex landscape.

Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House?

Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010497.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House?

Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House 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 1010497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow north west of Telegraph House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke on south eastern spur of Bow Hill, 900m south west of the Tansley Stone (7.3 km), Linear boundary on Stoke Down, 800m north of West Stoke House (8.3 km), Flint mine on Stoke Down, immediately north of Stoke Clump (8.5 km).

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