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| Babylon Down Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
20th Sep 2012 |
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There are two of tumuli in this area: One north, one south. Both are at about the same height above sea level. Each has a view of the other.
Babylon South is a small tumulus approx 1 metre high wit...
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| Bourne Hill Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
21st Sep 2012 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
Bourne Hill has clear sea views of about 180 degrees east-west. It is a local high point from which many of the surrounding tumuli can be seen. About 12 metres diameter and about 1.5 metres high at it...
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| Hill Barn Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
20th Sep 2012 |
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Large barrow becoming ruined: May have been dug out:
Two small barrows in reasonable condition: Appears to be public land
No sign of barrow recorded as being to the east of Hill Barn |
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| Warren Tumuli and Cross Dyke |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
24th Sep 2012 |
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3 |
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The two main tumuli shown on OS are inaccessible. Although difficult to see from photo, the outline of the mounds appears to exist when seen from roadway. |
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| Long Man of Wilmington |
Hill Figure |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
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| Windover Hill |
Long Barrow |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
Notes on "Long barrow": situated to the west of the tumuli above the Long man of Wilmington, this feature appears to be orientated to approximately 50 degrees east of north |
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| Windover Hill Flint Mines |
Ancient Mine, Quarry or other Industry |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
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These structures are thought to be flint mines. Curiously, the miners opted to dig large bowl shapes into the rock rather than opt for seam trenches: Given that the first layers of chalk are typically...
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| Wilmington Hill Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
2 |
4 |
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Barrow, possibly flat topped but seems to have a curve |
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| Windover Hill |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
3 |
5 |
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These are two barrows sited at the top of Windover Hill. Excellent views over southern England (east Sussex and Kent) to the North Downs |
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| Beachy Brow Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
21st Oct 2012 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
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| Firle Beacon Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
13th Oct 2012 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
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| Firle Beacon Long Barrow |
Long Barrow |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
13th Oct 2012 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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| The Combe Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Sep 2012 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
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| Fox Holes Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
16th Oct 2012 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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| Bostal Hill Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
7th Nov 2012 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
One large tumulus, other ragged tunuli / mounds on north slope, one new water pond |
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| New Barn Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
7th Nov 2012 |
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3 |
3 |
Could not see these tumuli, but they're not on public land |
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| Cradle Hill Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
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3 |
5 |
4 |
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| Cradle Hill Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
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3 |
4 |
4 |
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| Heathy Brow Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
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| Black Robin Bottom Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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| Well Combe Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 tumuli: one destroyed |
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| Eastbourne Downs Tumuli |
Barrow Cemetery |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
3 |
3 |
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There are at least four tumuli groups in this local area. I've arbitrarily chosen to make Eastbourne Downs tumuli the group (of two) which has the largest tumulus: I've called this Tumulus A (50.76685...
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| Holt Brow Tumulus |
Round Barrow(s) |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
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Could not find this tumulus. Having said that, it wasn't on my 'look at' list, just happened to be in the vicinity, so it may exist. |
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| West Brow Field System |
Misc. Earthwork |
England |
East Sussex |
Visited |
1st Nov 2012 |
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Recorded this because happened to be in the area |
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