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Dewpond is a shallow, water-filled depression located in Sussex and designated as a heritage monument. These structures are traditionally interpreted as medieval or early modern field ponds, though their precise dating and original function remain subjects of scholarly debate. Dewponds are typically found on chalk uplands and were constructed to provide water for livestock grazing on marginal land, featuring a clay-lined or puddled base to retain water. The monument represents an important aspect of medieval agricultural management and land use in the South Downs region.
Dewpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002237. View the official record →
Dewpond is a shallow, water-filled depression located in Sussex and designated as a heritage monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002237.
Dewpond 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 1002237.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of bowl barrows on Baily's Hill (1.5 km), Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 500m north-east of Cornish Farm (2.5 km).
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