Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe north western part of Itford Hill settlement

The north western part of Itford Hill settlement

England
List entry 1014627
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The north western part of Itford Hill settlement is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in East Sussex. The site comprises defensive earthworks and settlement features characteristic of the later Iron Age, demonstrating the strategic use of hilltop locations for habitation and protection during the pre-Roman period. Archaeological investigation and surface remains indicate domestic occupation with evidence of settlement organisation typical of Iron Age communities in southern Britain. The monument represents an important record of Late Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the South Downs region.

The north western part of Itford Hill settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014627. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The north western part of Itford Hill settlement?

The north western part of Itford Hill settlement is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014627.

Who is responsible for protecting The north western part of Itford Hill settlement?

The north western part of Itford Hill settlement 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 1014627.

What other scheduled monuments are near The north western part of Itford Hill settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multiple ring-ditch at Mount Pleasant, Denton (3 km), Bowl barrow, the north westernmost barrow of a group of six bowl barrows, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Rookery Hill (4.5 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Rookery Hill (4.6 km).

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