Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery

Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1014638
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Western Brow round barrow cemetery on the South Downs in Sussex. The three barrows are typical examples of bowl-shaped burial mounds characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England, likely dating to the second millennium BC. These monuments represent evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices on the chalk downland, and their survival as part of a larger barrow cemetery demonstrates the sustained use of this location as a burial ground across successive periods. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age communities in the wider Sussex landscape.

Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014638. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Western Brow round barrow cemetery on the South Downs in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014638.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 770m south east of Westmeston Farm, forming part of Western Brow round barrow cemetery?

Three bowl barrows 770m 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 1014638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 770m 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 (6.2 km), Bowl barrow south of Newmarket Bottom (6.7 km).

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