Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit

Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit

England
List entry 1002253
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Sussex, England. These earthworks represent burial practices of prehistory, likely constructed between the third and second millennia before the present. The barrows survive as circular earthen mounds, characteristic of the ceremonial landscapes that marked significant sites across southern England during these periods. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations and served as focal points for community ritual and commemoration.

Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002253. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit?

Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit 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 1002253.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit?

Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit 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 1002253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows SE of Berwick chalk pit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of a medieval manor house and associated dovecote 130m and 110m north west of Westdean Manor (4.8 km), Remains of Exceat parish church: part of the former medieval settlement of Exceat, 690m south south west of Westdean Manor (5.4 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (5.6 km).

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