Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon

Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon

England
List entry 1013207
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds situated on the South Downs in Sussex. The oval barrow represents a distinctive burial form, whilst the adjacent bowl barrow displays the more common round mound morphology characteristic of Bronze Age mortuary practice. Together these monuments testify to sustained ritual activity and elite deposition in this high downland location during prehistory. The site's survival and scheduling reflect its importance as evidence of early funerary culture and settlement patterns in south-eastern England.

Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon?

Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds situated on the South Downs in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013207.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon?

Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon 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 1013207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow and adjacent bowl barrow, 220m west of Firle Beacon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (6.7 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (7 km), Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (7.3 km).

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