Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive Lord's Burghs round barrow

Five Lord's Burghs round barrow

England
List entry 1003311
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Five Lord's Burghs is a round barrow situated in Sussex, England, and represents a Bronze Age burial monument of considerable antiquity. The barrow forms part of the distinctive landscape of Bronze Age funerary monuments that characterise the South Downs region, reflecting the practices and social organisation of early prehistoric communities. As a scheduled monument, it retains archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and burial customs of the Bronze Age period. The site has been recorded within the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1003311, ensuring its protection and continued archaeological study.

Five Lord's Burghs round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Five Lord's Burghs round barrow?

Five Lord's Burghs is a round barrow situated in Sussex, England, and represents a Bronze Age burial monument of considerable antiquity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003311.

Who is responsible for protecting Five Lord's Burghs round barrow?

Five Lord's Burghs round barrow 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 1003311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five Lord's Burghs round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval crypt, Church Street (4.7 km), Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (5 km), Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade (5.1 km).

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