Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1014636
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Western Brow round barrow cemetery in Sussex. The barrows are simple bowl-shaped earthworks typical of the Bronze Age burial tradition in southern England, created by heaping soil and chalk over cremated or inhumed remains. The cemetery of which they form part represents a significant concentration of ceremonial burial activity spanning the Early and Middle Bronze Age periods. This group of three monuments contributes to the archaeological importance of the Western Brow complex as evidence of sustained ritual and burial practices across the Downland landscape.

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014636. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Western Brow round barrow cemetery in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014636.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow 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 1014636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 750m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A cross-ridge dyke and part of an adjoining cross-ridge dyke meeting at Juggs Road near Falmer Bottom (6.1 km), Bronze Age and Anglo-Saxon barrow cemeteries south of Juggs Road (6.3 km), Bowl barrow south of Newmarket Bottom (6.7 km).

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