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Linear earthwork S of village is an ancient linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation aligned in a linear pattern, characteristic of defensive or boundary works of prehistoric or early medieval date. Such linear earthworks in Sussex often served as territorial boundaries, defensive barriers, or stock enclosures, though the precise function and dating of this particular example would require archaeological investigation or specialist survey. The earthwork remains visible as an upstanding landscape feature, contributing to understanding of Sussex's ancient land divisions and settlement patterns.
Linear earthwork S of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002262. View the official record →
Linear earthwork S of village is an ancient linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002262.
Linear earthwork S of village 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 1002262.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A group of three bowl barrows and an Anglo-Saxon barrow field on The Bostle (2.6 km), Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure (4.1 km), Heathy Brow round barrows (4.4 km).
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