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 W of Glyndebourne is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the parish of Glynde, East Sussex. The site comprises two burial mounds positioned in the downland landscape west of the well-known opera house, representing the funerary practices of the Bronze Age communities that inhabited the South Downs. Round barrows of this type, typically dating to the second millennium BC, served as markers for elite burials and remain significant archaeological features of the prehistoric landscape. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Sussex.

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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Questions & answers

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

Two round barrows 2/3 mile W of Glyndebourne is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the parish of Glynde, East 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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