Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne

Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne

England
List entry 1003576
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 2/3 mile west of Glyndebourne is a prehistoric funerary monument complex located in Sussex. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent the burial practices characteristic of early to mid-Bronze Age communities in the South Downs region. These earthworks survive as substantial mounded structures, typical of the round barrow form that dominated ritual burial landscapes across southern England during the second millennium before the present era. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Sussex landscape.

Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003576. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne?

Two round barrows 2/3 mile west of Glyndebourne is a prehistoric funerary monument complex located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003576.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne?

Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne 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 1003576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 2/3 mile (1070m) W of Glyndebourne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multiple ring-ditch at Mount Pleasant, Denton (8.1 km), Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (8.6 km), Bowl barrow, 870m NNE of Blackstone Barn (8.9 km).

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