Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill

Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill

England
List entry 1008373
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. The monument comprises a bank and ditch formation characteristic of ancient territorial or land division features, typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. Such linear boundaries served functional purposes in defining property, resource management, or settlement boundaries during these prehistoric periods. The site's proximity to the Tansley Stone suggests it formed part of a broader landscape of ancient monuments and boundaries within this area of the South Downs.

Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill?

Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008373.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill?

Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone 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 1008373.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (5 km), A Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham Mill (5 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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