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High Rocks is a complex prehistoric and later settlement site in Sussex comprising rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort positioned at approximately 309 metres south-east of High Rocks Inn. The rock shelters represent evidence of human occupation during the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, with archaeological finds indicating sustained use of the natural sandstone formations. The multivallate hillfort, defined by multiple defensive banks and ditches, dates to the Iron Age and represents a later phase of fortified settlement at the location. The site demonstrates long-term occupation and reuse across several millennia, reflecting changing settlement patterns and defensive requirements from prehistoric times through the Iron Age period.
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 1003816. View the official record →
High Rocks is a complex prehistoric and later settlement site in Sussex comprising rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort positioned at approximately 309 metres south-east of High Rocks Inn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003816.
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 1003816.
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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