Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down

Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down

England
List entry 1010917
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated on Stoughton Down in Sussex, England. The monument is one of a pair of barrows occupying the down, positioned to the north-west of its companion. The barrow is oval in plan, a characteristic form among prehistoric burial mounds of the region, and survives as an earthwork feature within the downland landscape. Such monuments represent significant evidence of early funerary practice and settlement patterns across the South Downs during the later prehistoric period.

Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down?

Oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated on Stoughton Down in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010917.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down?

Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down 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 1010917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (5.8 km), A Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham Mill (5.9 km), Chichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New Fishbourne (6.4 km).

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