Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1009330
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery component forming part of the Fitzhall Heath barrow group in Sussex. The three barrows are characteristic examples of bowl barrows, the most common form of prehistoric burial mound, consisting of simple earthen domes raised over cremated or inhumed remains. Dating to the Bronze Age, likely the Early or Middle Bronze Age period, they represent the funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric Sussex communities. The barrows contribute to the archaeological significance of Fitzhall Heath, which contains multiple burial mounds indicating sustained use of the landscape for ritual and funerary purposes across the Bronze Age.

Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009330. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall is a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery component forming part of the Fitzhall Heath barrow group in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009330.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery 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 1009330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 500m NNE of Fitzhall: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm (6.7 km), Roman villa on Warren Down (8 km), Cross dyke on Heathbarn Down, 520m south east of Lodge Hill Farm (8.6 km).

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