Recognition for Bronze Age site in Eastbourne

A FORMER Bronze Age settlement in Eastbourne has been officially declared a scheduled monument by English Heritage.

The 3,000-year-old site at Shinewater is considered by experts to be among the best preserved Bronze Age wetland landscapes on the south coast.

In agreeing to schedule the site as an ancient monument, English Heritage concluded the area was of “undisputed national importance as a rare site type with considerable archaeological potential”.

The scheduling was approved by the Minister for Tourism and Heritage.

The application was made by the county council archaeologist and supported by Eastbourne Borough Council.

Cllr Steve Wallis, portfolio holder for the environment, said, “Everyone is absolutely thrilled such an important archaeological site, right here on Eastbourne’s doorstep, has been officially recognised as a scheduled ancient monument.”... Eastbourne Herald