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King's Standing

England
List entry 1002222
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

King's Standing is a Bronze Age barrow located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a burial mound that represents an important example of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Its presence in the Sussex landscape reflects the settlement and ceremonial patterns of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002222, recognising its archaeological and historical significance as a prehistoric burial monument.

King's Standing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Standing?

King's Standing is a Bronze Age barrow located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002222.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Standing?

King's Standing 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 1002222.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Standing?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m east of Tile Lodge (1.3 km), Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest (2.4 km), Oldlands furnace (3 km).

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