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Thundersbarrow Hill is a complex archaeological site near Findon in West Sussex incorporating multiple phases of prehistoric and Romano-British activity. The hillfort, constructed in the Iron Age, comprises a univallate enclosure following the contours of the chalk downland, with associated field systems and agricultural remains visible in the landscape. A Bronze Age bowl barrow and an enclosure in the Martin Down style, characteristic of later prehistoric downland settlements, represent earlier activity on the site. Romano-British occupation is attested by settlement remains and field divisions that overlay earlier features, demonstrating continued use of this strategically positioned location across successive periods of occupation.
Martin Down style enclosure, bowl barrow, Iron Age hillfort, Romano-British village and associated field system on Thundersbarrow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015124. View the official record →
Thundersbarrow Hill is a complex archaeological site near Findon in West Sussex incorporating multiple phases of prehistoric and Romano-British activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015124.
Martin Down style enclosure, bowl barrow, Iron Age hillfort, Romano-British village and associated field system on Thundersbarrow Hill 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 1015124.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken medieval settlement at Old Erringham (2.5 km), Cross dyke on Beeding Hill, 1100m north west of New Erringham Farm Cottages (2.5 km), Deserted medieval settlement and associated cultivation terraces on Perching Hill (2.7 km).
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