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 200m south of Bridgwick Pit is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Sussex, England. The barrow is oval in plan, which distinguishes it from the more common round barrows of the period, and represents a notable variation in funerary monument architecture in the region. As a surviving example of Bronze Age burial practice, the monument contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and ritual activity during the second millennium BC. 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 200m south of Bridgwick Pit is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Sussex, England. 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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