Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill

Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill

England
List entry 1012319
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises an enclosed area positioned on elevated terrain, together with an associated linear earthwork, characteristic of settlement and territorial organisation during the prehistoric period. The enclosure and boundary represent evidence of land use and social organisation in antiquity, though precise dating and detailed functional interpretation require specialist archaeological assessment. The monument is designated for its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric land division and occupation patterns in the Sussex landscape.

Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill?

Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill is a prehistoric monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012319.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill?

Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill 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 1012319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (5.2 km), A Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham Mill (5.4 km), Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New Fishbourne (5.8 km).

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