Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill

Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill

England
List entry 1014645
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History & significance

A pair of bowl barrows 490 metres east-south-east of Jerry's Pond is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery situated south-east of Bostal Hill in Sussex. Bowl barrows represent the simplest form of round barrow, consisting of a circular mound of earth or chalk without a surrounding ditch, and typically date from the Early to Middle Bronze Age. This example contributes to the archaeological significance of the barrow cemetery as a whole, which represents a concentrated zone of prehistoric burial activity and demonstrates settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in the South Downs region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry number 1014645.

Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014645. View the official record →

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What is Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill?

A pair of bowl barrows 490 metres east-south-east of Jerry's Pond is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of a round barrow cemetery situated south-east of Bostal Hill in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014645.

Who is responsible for protecting Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill?

Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill 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 1014645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pair of bowl barrows 490m ESE of Jerry's Pond, forming part of a round barrow cemetery south east of Bostal Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (5.2 km), Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor (5.4 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (5.8 km).

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