Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court

Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court

England
List entry 1014385
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. The barrow survives as an oval earthwork that represents a characteristic funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Such oval barrows are typically smaller and less prominent than round barrows found elsewhere in the county, though they served comparable ritual and commemorative functions for Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and formal designation indicate its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the South Downs landscape.

Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court?

Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014385.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court?

Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court 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 1014385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of bowl barrows on Baily's Hill (4 km), Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (4.8 km), Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head (4.9 km).

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