Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit

Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit

England
List entry 1013167
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 200 metres south of Bridgwick Pit in Sussex. The monument takes the form of an oval earthwork typical of barrow construction during the Bronze Age period, when such mounds served as prominent funerary monuments within the landscape. Its survival to the present day, despite intensive land use in the region, indicates the robustness of its original construction and contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Sussex. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1013167.

Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit?

Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 200 metres south of Bridgwick Pit in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013167.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit?

Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit 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 1013167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow on Cliffe Hill 200m south of Bridgwick Pit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (7.2 km), Money Burgh, oval barrow 200m west of Deans Farm (7.3 km), Fore Hill round barrow (7.4 km).

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