Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung

England
List entry 1010129
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a simple earthen mound characteristic of the barrow cemetery tradition in Sussex. The monument takes the form of a circular mound with a relatively low profile, typical of bowl barrows constructed during the second millennium BCE. Located within an area rich in prehistoric burial activity, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the South Downs region. The barrow remains a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of ritual behaviour and social organisation during the Bronze Age period.

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a simple earthen mound characteristic of the barrow cemetery tradition in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010129.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung 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 1010129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill (5.9 km), Lime kilns, canal, engine sheds, etcetera (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm (6.1 km).

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