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Platform barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a linear barrow cemetery on Bostal Hill in Sussex. The barrow is situated at the north-western terminus of this aligned group and is distinguished by its platform construction, a form characteristic of certain Neolithic burial practices in southern England. Like other barrows in the group, it would have served as a communal or high-status burial site, reflecting the ritual and social importance of the location during the prehistoric period. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Sussex Weald.
Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014643. View the official record →
Platform barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a linear barrow cemetery on Bostal Hill in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014643.
Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on 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 1014643.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (5.8 km), Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor (6 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (6.1 km).
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