Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit

Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit

England
List entry 1002268
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The three barrows form part of the dispersed barrow landscape characteristic of the South Downs during the second and first millennia BC, representing prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities. These earthwork monuments, though subject to some degradation from historical quarrying activity in the vicinity, retain archaeological significance as examples of the burial mound tradition practised across southern England during this period.

Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002268. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit?

Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002268.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit?

Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit 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 1002268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows W of Bopeep chalk pit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 200m north east of Exceat Park Centre (6.4 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (6.4 km), Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (6.6 km).

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