Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre

Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre

England
List entry 1014386
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the South Downs near Exceat in East Sussex. The barrow is oval in plan, distinguishing it from the more commonly encountered round barrows of the same period, and represents a variant form of funerary monument typical of Bronze Age communities in southern England. Its positioning within the downland landscape reflects Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region. The monument survives as an earthwork and is recorded as a nationally important heritage asset under the National Heritage List for England.

Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre?

Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the South Downs near Exceat in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014386.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre?

Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre 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 1014386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole (1.4 km), Napoleonic Barracks 480m south-west of Foxhole Farm, Cuckmere Haven (1.7 km), Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head (3.1 km).

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