Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows SW of Loose Plantation

Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation

England
List entry 1002247
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The site consists of three distinct barrows, earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period as burial monuments for prominent members of prehistoric communities. Round barrows of this type typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods such as pottery and metalwork, and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects Act, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric Sussex.

Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002247. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation?

Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002247.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation?

Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation 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 1002247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (6.3 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (6.4 km), Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor (6.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Three round barrows SW of Loose Plantation