Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm

Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm

England
List entry 1015961
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork located approximately one kilometre north-west of Littleton Farm in Sussex. The monument consists of a linear ditch and bank formation characteristic of prehistoric boundary systems, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods when such linear features were commonly employed to demarcate territorial divisions, control livestock movement, or establish land ownership. The earthwork survives as a visible landscape feature and represents an important example of prehistoric land organisation in the Sussex region. The site's scheduled status reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and social organisation in southern Britain.

Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015961. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm?

The prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial earthwork located approximately one kilometre north-west of Littleton Farm in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015961.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton 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 1015961.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary at Crown Tegleaze, 1km north west of Littleton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Down prehistoric flint mine (6 km), Causewayed enclosure, World War II searchlight emplacements and associated remains on Halnaker Hill (6.1 km), Halnaker House: a fortified medieval manor house and part of its landscaped grounds (7.1 km).

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