Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow

Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow

England
List entry 1008891
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises two distinct earthwork mounds characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which were constructed as burial monuments during the prehistoric period. Such barrows served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of social significance within their communities. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork represents an important archaeological record of funerary practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Sussex.

Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008891. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow?

Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008891.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow?

Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes 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 1008891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn (2.4 km), Bowl barrow west of Well Combe (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m south of Well Combe (3.4 km).

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