Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton

Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton

England
List entry 1002279
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the South Downs in West Sussex, England. The barrow forms part of a significant archaeological landscape that includes Port's Road, a prehistoric trackway that traverses the downland and demonstrates the importance of this area during the Bronze Age. The mound itself represents a funerary monument typical of the period, likely constructed to mark the burial of an individual or small group of elevated social status. The site's survival and designation reflect its importance in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, burial practices, and communication routes across the Sussex landscape.

Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton?

Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the South Downs in West Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002279.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton?

Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton 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 1002279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old manor house (remains of), Portslade-By-Sea (2.4 km), Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church (3.4 km), Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick (3.6 km).

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