Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill

Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill

England
List entry 1012482
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Its position on the eastern summit of Combe Hill would have provided a prominent location within the landscape, typical of burial mounds of this date which were often situated on elevated ground. The barrow represents evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the South Downs region.

Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill?

Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012482.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill?

Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe 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 1012482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on eastern summit of Combe Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows south of Pashley (4.2 km), Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (4.5 km), Bowl barrow west of Well Combe (5.2 km).

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