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 Bronze Age round barrow located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a earthen mound characteristic of barrow construction during the Bronze Age, a period when such burial monuments were commonly erected across southern Britain. The site's name, referencing multiple lords or burials, suggests it may have held particular significance within its local landscape during prehistory. As a scheduled ancient monument, Five Lord's Burghs represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in Sussex.

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 Bronze Age round barrow located in Sussex, England. 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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