Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow, the south-eastern of two on Stoughton Down

Oval barrow, the south-eastern of two on Stoughton Down

England
List entry 1010919
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on Stoughton Down in Sussex, England. The monument forms part of a pair of barrows situated on this downland landscape, with the oval barrow representing the south-eastern of the two. Like many barrows of this period, it would have functioned as a burial monument for a community or individual of significance. The site remains archaeologically important as evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Sussex Weald.

Oval barrow, the south-eastern of two on Stoughton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010919. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow, the south-eastern of two on Stoughton Down?

Oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on Stoughton Down in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010919.

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

Oval barrow, the south-eastern 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 1010919.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield Plantation (5.6 km), A Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham Mill (5.8 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 (6.2 km).

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