Bronze Age Barrow
Introduction
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Bronze Age Barrow
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 6 Jul 2012
The barrow was excavated in 2008 as it is expected to fall into the sea within the next 25 years. Archeologists discovered tools including a flint arrowhead from the mesolithic period which pointed to an occupation of the area prior to the construction of the barrow around 2000-3000 years ago. Other artifacts included pottery and clay pipes from the 18th and 19th century and evidence of a slit trench dug during World War Two most likely associated with the fence post to the right which is a remnant of Image and was used to mark out the compound the facility. In the distance to the left is Cliff Cottage whilst beyond it is Newhaven Heights Caravan Park. Across Seaford Bay the sun is shining on Seaford and Seaford Head.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.783543
Longitude
0.028573