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 related features that reflect patterns of ancient land use and territorial organisation. The earthworks are believed to date to the prehistoric or early historic period, though precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's physical characteristics and spatial arrangement provide evidence for understanding the development of settlement and land division in the Sussex landscape during antiquity.

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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