Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse

Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse

England
List entry 1010139
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Charlton Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the South Downs near Goodwood in West Sussex. The monument is a simple bowl-shaped earthwork, a common form of funerary monument characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as prominent burial places within the landscape and are significant indicators of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practice in the South Downs region. The site's survival and designation reflect the importance of Bronze Age mortuary monuments to understanding early prehistoric communities in Sussex.

Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse?

Bowl barrow on Charlton Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the South Downs near Goodwood in West Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010139.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse?

Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse 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 1010139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) (4.8 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial College (5.3 km), Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New Fishbourne (5.4 km).

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