Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm

Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm

England
List entry 1015719
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, located 760 metres north east of Downs Farm in Sussex, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument comprising two earthen mounds. Bowl barrows of this type represent one of the commonest forms of prehistoric funerary architecture across southern England, typically consisting of a circular mound raised over a central burial or cremation deposit. The monument's position on elevated ground reflects the typical siting preferences of Neolithic and Bronze Age communities, which frequently selected prominent landscape locations for their sepulchral monuments. The barrows survive as archaeological features of importance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the South Downs region.

Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015719. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm?

The Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, located 760 metres north east of Downs Farm in Sussex, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument comprising two earthen mounds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015719.

Who is responsible for protecting Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm?

Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm 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 1015719.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pair of bowl barrows on Amberley Mount, 760m north east of Downs Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burpham camp (3.9 km), Deserted medieval settlement at Upper Barpham Farm (4.3 km), Itford Hill style settlement and an Anglo-Saxon barrow field at New Barn Down, 850m north west of Myrtle Grove Farm (5.3 km).

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