Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Burton Rough

Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough

England
List entry 1010137
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the prehistoric period in southern Britain. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their depositors. The site's survival and scheduling as a heritage monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the South Downs region.

Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough?

Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010137.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough?

Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough 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 1010137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of Burton Rough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm (6.4 km), The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill (7.6 km), Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge (8.1 km).

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