Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFlint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man

Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man

England
List entry 1014630
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Flint mines and a section of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180 metres east-south-east of The Long Man, represent important evidence of prehistoric and Roman activity in the Sussex Downs. The flint mines, which date to the Neolithic period, demonstrate the systematic extraction of high-quality flint that was essential for tool manufacture and trade across a wide area. The Romano-British trackway, identified as a routeway of the Roman period, indicates continued use and development of communication routes across the downland landscape. Together, these features illustrate the long sequence of human exploitation and settlement in this archaeologically significant area of East Sussex.

Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014630. View the official record →

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What is Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man?

Flint mines and a section of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180 metres east-south-east of The Long Man, represent important evidence of prehistoric and Roman activity in the Sussex Downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014630.

Who is responsible for protecting Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man?

Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man 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 1014630.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flint mines and part of a Romano-British trackway on Windover Hill, 180m ESE of The Long Man?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (6.4 km), Pair of bowl barrows on Baily's Hill (6.6 km), Two bowl barrows south of Pashley (6.7 km).

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