Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField system on Bullock Down

Field system on Bullock Down

England
List entry 1002207
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field system on Bullock Down is an ancient monument comprising the remains of an agricultural landscape on the South Downs in Sussex. The system dates to the Bronze Age and represents a period of organized farming and settlement on the chalk downland. The field boundaries, preserved as lynchets and soil banks, demonstrate the systematic division of land for cultivation during prehistory. Such field systems are significant evidence for understanding Bronze Age agricultural practices and the organization of rural communities in southern England.

Field system on Bullock Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field system on Bullock Down?

Field system on Bullock Down is an ancient monument comprising the remains of an agricultural landscape on the South Downs in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002207.

Who is responsible for protecting Field system on Bullock Down?

Field system on Bullock Down 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 1002207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field system on Bullock Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow (0.8 km), Bowl barrow west of Well Combe (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 150m south of Well Combe (1.4 km).

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