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Seaford Head Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located on the East Sussex coast near Seaford. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort with associated Bronze Age bowl barrow, demonstrating occupation and use across multiple prehistoric periods. The hillfort is defined by defensive earthworks including a substantial ditch and bank system that exploits the prominent headland position for strategic advantage. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in south-eastern England, whilst the bowl barrow indicates earlier Bronze Age ritual and burial practices on this commanding coastal location.
Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014523. View the official record →
Seaford Head Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located on the East Sussex coast near Seaford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014523.
Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head 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 1014523.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade (1.3 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (1.7 km), Napoleonic Barracks 480m south-west of Foxhole Farm, Cuckmere Haven (2.5 km).
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