Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChelwood Gate Enclosure

Chelwood Gate Enclosure

England
List entry 1423862
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chelwood Gate Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Sussex, England. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, characteristic of settlement or defensive structures from the Iron Age period. The enclosure represents an important example of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation in the Sussex Weald, demonstrating how communities in this region structured their settlements during the later prehistoric period. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork provides archaeological evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in southern Britain.

Chelwood Gate Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1423862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chelwood Gate Enclosure?

Chelwood Gate Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1423862.

Who is responsible for protecting Chelwood Gate Enclosure?

Chelwood Gate Enclosure 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 1423862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chelwood Gate Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House (1.4 km), Romano-British bloomery in Pippingford Park, 775m north-east of Pippingford House (3.3 km), Pippingford furnace and ironworks, 885m south-west of New Lodge Farm (3.7 km).

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