Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit

Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit

England
List entry 1002248
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 200 yards west of Winton chalk pit is a Neolithic burial monument located in Sussex, England. The site represents a typical example of the elongated mound form characteristic of early Neolithic communal burial architecture, dating to approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE. Such monuments served as repositories for the dead and functioned as territorial markers within Neolithic communities. The barrow's location near Winton chalk pit reflects the geographical distribution of these monuments across the South Downs landscape, where chalk geology was prevalent and communities established their settlement patterns.

Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002248. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit?

Long barrow 200 yards west of Winton chalk pit is a Neolithic burial monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002248.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit?

Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit 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 1002248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 200yds (180m) W of Winton chalk pit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Exceat parish church: part of the former medieval settlement of Exceat, 690m south south west of Westdean Manor (4.9 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (5.4 km), Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole (5.5 km).

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