Date: TBC
Start: Iping Common
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: Short
Terrain: Flat
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The common land that stretches across the modern parishes of Iping, Stedham and Trotton has long been traversed by humankind, and during the Bronze Age (c.2500-800 BC) large, circular earthworks, known as barrows were constructed. These vary in size and form and in the deposits sometimes found within them. Dr Dawn Cansfield, a mortuary archaeologist, will discuss these monuments of our forebears, looking at evidence from the archaeological and historical record for their functions and changes over time. This will be compared and contrasted with other barrows nearby and what we know about the role in past societies of these enigmatic mounds.
Dawn’s PhD from the University of Winchester was in the mortuary practices of the early Neolithic period (c.4000-3300 BC) in southern England. She has also researched and written about Bronze Age and Anglo-Saxon burials in the region, the lives of past female archaeologists, and the local history of the Midhurst area, where she grew up.
Two dates have been set aside for this walk, so that we have a fall-back in the event of poor weather on 5 March. When booking this walk please ensure you are free on BOTH dates so that your booking automatically transfers to the new date should we need to cancel the first.
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.
RURAL STRIDES
Rural Strides is passionate about the rich history and cultural landscape of the Western Weald. Through our engaging guided walks, we bring the land to life. We interpret its stories, uncover its heritage, and reveal the character that makes this corner of the South Downs so special. Along the way, we introduce you to inspiring local businesses, each rooted in the community and landscape we share.
Our aim is simple: to create authentic, memorable experiences that connect you with the place and its people. By the end of a Rural Strides walk, you won’t just have explored the Western Weald, you’ll feel like a local.
