Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows E of Caburn Bottom

Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom

England
List entry 1002258
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows east of Caburn Bottom is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex. The site comprises three burial mounds typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as communal or individual repositories for the deceased and were prominent features of the contemporary landscape. Round barrows of this type are distributed across the South Downs and represent a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in southern England. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its importance as evidence of prehistoric ritual activity and social organisation in the region.

Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom?

Three round barrows east of Caburn Bottom is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002258.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom?

Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom 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 1002258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows E of Caburn Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multiple ring-ditch at Mount Pleasant, Denton (7.1 km), Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (7.9 km), Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn (8 km).

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