Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages

Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages

England
List entry 1009318
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in West Sussex. The site comprises two distinct circular earthworks characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form across southern England during these prehistoric periods. Bowl barrows typically consisted of a central burial pit or grave surrounded by a circular mound of earth and rubble, often enclosed by a ditch. The monument's survival on Iping Common represents a relatively intact example of the funerary landscape that developed across the Sussex Weald during the later prehistoric era.

Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009318. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages?

Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in West Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009318.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages?

Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages 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 1009318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Iping Common, 520m SSW of Crossways Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel near Chilgrove, 295m north-west of Yewtree Cottage (6.3 km), Bell barrow north-west of Brooms Farm (6.3 km), Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm (7 km).

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