Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows in Grevitts Copse

Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse

England
List entry 1009474
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Sussex, England. These Bronze Age burial mounds are characteristic examples of the barrow-building tradition that flourished across southern England during the second and early first millennia BCE. The barrows represent a significant phase in the archaeological record of the Sussex landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns. As scheduled ancient monuments, they remain important archaeological assets for understanding Bronze Age communities and their mortuary customs in the Weald region.

Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse?

Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009474.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse?

Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse 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 1009474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows in Grevitts Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending 300yds (270m) W of Densworth House (7.5 km), A Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham Mill (7.5 km), Devil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E from Chapel Lane (7.5 km).

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