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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises three distinct bowl barrows, which represent a characteristic funerary tradition of the Bronze Age period, typically dating to between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. Bowl barrows are among the most common form of burial mound from this era, consisting of a simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped earthwork constructed over one or more inhumation burials. The grouping of three barrows together on Heathy Brow suggests a sustained use of the location as a burial site and indicates the significance of this locality within the Bronze Age landscape of the Sussex Weald.

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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What is Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow?

Three bowl barrows on Heathy Brow is a Bronze Age burial 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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