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Madehurst Wood earthworks is an ancient monument located in Sussex comprising defensive or territorial earthworks of prehistoric origin. The site consists of linear banks and ditches whose precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological study, though such monuments in the Sussex landscape are typically associated with Iron Age or earlier periods of settlement and land organisation. The earthworks are situated within woodland, which has likely influenced their preservation and visibility. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site represents an important element of Sussex's prehistoric landscape archaeology, though detailed excavation records and definitive chronological evidence specific to Madehurst Wood are limited in the accessible scholarly literature.
Madehurst Wood earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003736. View the official record →
Madehurst Wood earthworks is an ancient monument located in Sussex comprising defensive or territorial earthworks of prehistoric origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003736.
Madehurst Wood earthworks 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 1003736.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Goblestubbs Copse earthworks (1.1 km), Tortington Augustinian priory and ponds, including part of priory precinct (3.8 km), Arundel Castle (4 km).
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