Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDalesdown Wood earthworks

Dalesdown Wood earthworks

England
List entry 1005893
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalesdown Wood earthworks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises linear earthworks and associated features that are characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval land divisions and territorial markers. The monuments are situated within woodland, which has influenced their preservation and subsequent archaeological visibility. The earthworks represent important evidence for understanding the long-term patterns of land use and settlement organisation in the Sussex landscape, though detailed scholarly consensus on their precise dating and function remains subject to ongoing archaeological investigation.

Dalesdown Wood earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005893. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalesdown Wood earthworks?

Dalesdown Wood earthworks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005893.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalesdown Wood earthworks?

Dalesdown Wood earthworks 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 1005893.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalesdown Wood earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including War Dyke entrenchment in Whiteways Plantation and South Wood (1 km), Madehurst Wood earthworks (2.3 km), Goblestubbs Copse earthworks (2.6 km).

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