Summary
Barrow previously unrecognised until latest scheduling. Cut by holloway along southern edge. Part of the barrow cemetery comprising 10 Barrows situated along two parallel NNW-SSE aligned Greensand ridges in the lee of the Sussex Downs.
Identification Images (2)
Monument Types
- BARROW CEMETERY (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- ROUND BARROW (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
Description
About 14m in diameter and 0.6m high this barrow has been previously un-noticed by scheduling and earlier archaeologists. This is surprising given that at present it appears relatively obvious. It is heather covered and there is no path running up to it. This has preserved it well. On the southern side part of the barrow has been completely eroded away by long term use of a pathway. This path is eroded to about 2m deep attesting to its long usage although map evidence is lacking to date this. There may be a ditch around the barrow but this is not visible - a feature of all the barrows on Sullington Warren. Geophysical survey may elucidate whether or not ditches survive.
References
- SNA68878 - Report: National Trust. 2021. Rapid Scheduled Monument Assessment of Sullington Warren SAMs.
- SNA69730 - Report: National Trust. 1997. Sullington Warren Archaeology and Land Use Assessment, 1997.
- SZL23014 - Photograph - colour: Joy Ede. 01/11/1997. Sullington - Barrow 121835 eroded by deep path. 2M. 10.
- SZL23327 - Slide: 01/11/1997. Sullington - path through barrow 1218135. 2M. 10.
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): 2605
- Site of Special Scientific Interest (Biological)
Associated Events
- ENA9896 - Heritage Assessment, Rapid Scheduled Monument Assessment of Sullington Warren SAMs
- ENA10671 - Heritage Assessment, Sullington Warren Archaeology and Land Use Assessment, 1997
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded