Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on Heathy Brow

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow

England
List entry 1009056
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, a simple and widespread form of earthen barrow characteristic of prehistoric burial practice in southern Britain. Bowl barrows typically consist of a circular earthwork constructed over one or more interred burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and material culture of the period. This example contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric funerary landscapes in the Weald and South Downs region.

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow?

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009056.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow?

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow 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 1009056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system on Bullock Down (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 150m south of Well Combe (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 200m south-east of Well Combe (0.9 km).

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