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High Rocks is a prehistoric and Iron Age site in Sussex comprising rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort located approximately 309 metres east-south-east of High Rocks Inn. The rock shelters represent occupation during the prehistoric period, with evidence of human activity preserved within the natural sandstone formations. The multivallate hillfort, characterized by its multiple defensive earthwork ramparts, dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant fortified settlement of that era. The site's location on elevated ground provides commanding views across the surrounding landscape, typical of Iron Age hillfort placement designed for both defence and territorial control.
Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002280. View the official record →
High Rocks is a prehistoric and Iron Age site in Sussex comprising rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort located approximately 309 metres east-south-east of High Rocks Inn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002280.
Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn 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 1002280.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn (0 km), Medieval moated site and post-Medieval ice-house, Moat Farm (2 km), Medieval moated site, Groombridge Place (2.9 km).
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