Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree barrows on Offham Hill

Three barrows on Offham Hill

England
List entry 1002276
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three barrows on Offham Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Sussex, England. The barrows form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practices in the South Downs, reflecting the ritual and social structures of Bronze Age communities in southern England. The site's positioning on the hill would have afforded visibility across the surrounding landscape, typical of barrow placement during this period. As registered monuments, these structures retain archaeological significance for understanding regional patterns of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice.

Three barrows on Offham Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002276. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three barrows on Offham Hill?

Three barrows on Offham Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument comprising three burial mounds located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002276.

Who is responsible for protecting Three barrows on Offham Hill?

Three barrows on Offham Hill 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 1002276.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three barrows on Offham Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow S of Breaky Bottom (6.8 km), Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (7.1 km), Bowl barrow on Itford Hill (7.7 km).

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