Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear earthwork S of village

Linear earthwork S of village

England
List entry 1002262
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linear earthwork S of village is a linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation running across the landscape south of a settlement. Dating evidence suggests the earthwork belongs to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise chronological attribution remains uncertain without invasive investigation. Such linear earthworks typically functioned as territorial boundaries, stock enclosures, or defensive features within the ancient landscape, serving practical purposes for communities managing land use and animal husbandry across the centuries.

Linear earthwork S of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linear earthwork S of village?

Linear earthwork S of village is a linear earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002262.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear earthwork S of village?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear earthwork S of village?

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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