Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mounds on Ashdown Forest

Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest

England
List entry 1002234
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest is a medieval monument comprising artificial earthwork mounds constructed across the heathland landscape of Sussex. These structures, dating to the medieval period, were created as part of intensive land management practices and served functional purposes within the agricultural or pastoral economy of the time. The mounds are characteristic features of medieval land use on Ashdown Forest, where they remain visible as low earthen ridges across the terrain. Their presence reflects the historical exploitation and organisation of the forest landscape during the medieval period.

Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest?

Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest is a medieval monument comprising artificial earthwork mounds constructed across the heathland landscape of Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002234.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest?

Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest 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 1002234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mounds on Ashdown Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British bloomery in Pippingford Park, 775m north-east of Pippingford House (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 300m east of Tile Lodge (1.5 km), Settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) NNW of King's Standing (2.2 km).

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