Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle

Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle

England
List entry 1015718
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The group of salterns and possible moat located 250 metres east of Bramber Castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex. These features are associated with medieval salt production, reflecting the exploitation of natural salt resources in the coastal marshland environment near Bramber. The salterns likely date to the medieval period when salt manufacture was an economically significant industry in this region. The presence of a possible moat suggests nearby domestic or defensive settlement activity contemporary with the use of the salt-working site.

Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015718. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle?

The group of salterns and possible moat located 250 metres east of Bramber Castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015718.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle?

Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle 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 1015718.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of salterns and a possible moat 250m east of Bramber Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken medieval settlement at Old Erringham (3.6 km), Cross dyke on Steep Down, 700m north east of Beggars Bush (3.9 km), Regular aggregate field system with prehistoric and Romano-British farmsteads and a Bronze Age bowl barrow on Park Brow (4 km).

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