Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow S of Burton Down

Round barrow S of Burton Down

England
List entry 1005832
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow S of Burton Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Burton Down in Sussex, England. The barrow forms part of a significant group of round barrows on the down, which represents an important concentration of prehistoric funerary monuments in the region. As a Bronze Age structure, it dates to the period roughly between 2200 and 700 BCE, when such mounds were commonly constructed as burial places for individuals of status within early British societies. The monument remains visible as an earthwork and contributes to the archaeological landscape that documents the use of Burton Down as a burial ground during the later prehistoric period.

Round barrow S of Burton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005832. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow S of Burton Down?

Round barrow S of Burton Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Burton Down in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005832.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow S of Burton Down?

Round barrow S of Burton Down 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 1005832.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow S of Burton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Madehurst Wood earthworks (4.6 km), Long Down prehistoric flint mine (4.6 km), Causewayed enclosure, World War II searchlight emplacements and associated remains on Halnaker Hill (5.3 km).

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