Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill

Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill

England
List entry 1014643
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Platform barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a linear barrow cemetery on Bostal Hill in Sussex, England. Located at the north-western extremity of this barrow group, it is distinguished by its platform form, a distinctive mound type characteristic of later Neolithic funerary practice. The barrow remains visible as an upstanding earthwork, though its precise dimensions and condition reflect the cumulative effects of ploughing and land management over several millennia. As part of the Bostal Hill barrow complex, it contributes to evidence of sustained ritual and burial activity on this elevated location during the prehistoric period.

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 →

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What is Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

Platform barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound forming part of a linear barrow cemetery on Bostal Hill in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014643.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a linear round barrow group on Bostal Hill?

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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