Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Down prehistoric flint mine

Long Down prehistoric flint mine

England
List entry 1017521
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Down prehistoric flint mine is a Neolithic flint extraction site located in Sussex, England. The site represents evidence of systematic flint working during the Neolithic period, when flint was quarried and worked to produce tools essential for prehistoric communities. The monument survives as surface features characteristic of flint mining activity from this era, contributing to understanding of Neolithic resource exploitation and craft production in southern England.

Long Down prehistoric flint mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Down prehistoric flint mine?

Long Down prehistoric flint mine is a Neolithic flint extraction site located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017521.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Down prehistoric flint mine?

Long Down prehistoric flint mine 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 1017521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Down prehistoric flint mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Ditch, section 725yds (660m) long W of Ounces Barn (1.8 km), Halnaker House: a fortified medieval manor house and part of its landscaped grounds (2.3 km), Devil's Ditch, section extending 1730yds (1580m) from Stane Street to NW end of Redvin's Copse (2.6 km).

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