Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill

Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill

England
List entry 1015229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill, is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Sussex, England. The structure represents a characteristic example of the long barrow tradition, a form of communal burial architecture prevalent in southern Britain during the early Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 3000 BC. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape of the South Downs region. As a designated heritage asset, it contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in Sussex.

Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill?

Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill, is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015229.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill?

Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill 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 1015229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Beacon Hill, 160m north west of the windmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow on Beacon Hill (0.2 km), A group of three bowl barrows and an Anglo-Saxon barrow field on The Bostle (2.9 km), Bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye, 650m south west of Pedlersburgh (3 km).

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