Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m south-west of the Old School House

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m south-west of the Old School House

England
List entry 1010130
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, approximately fifty metres south-west of the Old School House. The monument consists of a distinctive circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age. Such barrows served as burial places for high-status individuals and were often positioned on elevated or prominent ground within the landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1010130.

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m south-west of the Old School House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m south-west of the Old School House?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, approximately fifty metres south-west of the Old School House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010130.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m south-west of the Old School House?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m 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 1010130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 50m 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 (6 km), Lime kilns, canal, engine sheds, etcetera (6.1 km).

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