Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House

England
List entry 1010131
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple circular earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrow construction during the Bronze Age period. Located 120 metres south west of the Old School House on Sutton Common, the monument represents a type of burial structure commonly erected during the second millennium BC for the interment of individuals of some status within their community. Such barrows constitute important archaeological evidence for Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in southern England.

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010131.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School 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 1010131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 120m south west of the Old School House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm (5.9 km), Lime kilns, canal, engine sheds, etcetera (6.2 km).

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