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Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down is a dispersed settlement of medieval date located in Sussex. The site comprises the remains of medieval occupation spread across the eastern slope of Saxon Down, representing a rural settlement pattern typical of the High Medieval period. Archaeological evidence indicates domestic and agricultural activity characteristic of peasant settlement in the medieval countryside, contributing to understanding of medieval rural settlement organisation in Sussex. The site's location on the eastern exposure of the down reflects medieval exploitation of the landscape for habitation and subsistence.
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005568. View the official record →
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down is a dispersed settlement of medieval date located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005568.
Medieval settlement site on eastern side of Saxon Down 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 1005568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multiple ring-ditch at Mount Pleasant, Denton (8.1 km), Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (8.6 km), Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn (8.9 km).
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