The Trundle
The Trundle Complex
Early Neolithic (3700 BCE) to Iron Age·Neolithic causewayed / Hillfort·🇬🇧 West Sussex, South Downs, United Kingdom
About
About The Trundle
The Trundle in West Sussex, South Downs, United Kingdom is a Early Neolithic (3700 BCE) to Iron Age earthwork attributed to Neolithic causewayed / Hillfort culture. Detailed survey and excavation document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Neolithic causewayed / Hillfort site illustrating Early Neolithic (3700 BCE) to Iron Age earthwork traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of The Trundle
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Neolithic causewayed / Hillfort
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 3700 BCE
- Period
- Early Neolithic (3700 BCE) to Iron Age
- Culture
- Neolithic causewayed / Hillfort
- Purpose
- Causewayed enclosure under Iron Age hillfort on St Roche's Hill
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3700 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
50.8901° N · 0.7522° W · 304 m · 3 mapped features
The Trundle — Principal Feature
structurePrimary earthwork feature at The Trundle
50.8909° N · 0.7514° WThe Trundle — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at The Trundle with settlement traces
50.8894° N · 0.7528° WThe Trundle — Outlier
rock artOutlier alignment or rock art at The Trundle
50.8912° N · 0.7532° W