Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Scabes Castle

Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle

England
List entry 1014950
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Sussex. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork with the characteristic domed or bowl-shaped mound typical of Bronze Age funerary monuments of this type. Its position near the defensive earthworks of Scabes Castle, an Iron Age hillfort, indicates occupation and use of the site across multiple periods of prehistory. The monument represents an important example of Bronze Age burial practice in the Weald region and demonstrates the long continuity of activity at this strategically significant location.

Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014950. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle?

Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014950.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle?

Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle 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 1014950.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton (2.4 km), Martin Down style enclosure, bowl barrow, Iron Age hillfort, Romano-British village and associated field system on Thundersbarrow Hill (2.8 km), Old manor house (remains of), Portslade-By-Sea (3.7 km).

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