Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm

England
List entry 1010132
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately six hundred metres north-north-west of Newoods Farm in Sussex. The monument takes the form of a bowl-shaped earthwork characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, representing the standard domestic burial tradition of the period. Such barrows typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within prehistoric landscapes. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological witness to Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Sussex Weald region.

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately six hundred metres north-north-west of Newoods Farm in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010132.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm?

Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm 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 1010132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 600m NNW of Newoods Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm (5.7 km), Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge (5.9 km).

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