Known as the ‘Devil’s Humps‘and the ‘King's Graves,‘
many legends and folklores surround these Bronze Age
barrows. Whatever the truth the commanding position at
the very top of Kingley Vale is a clear indication that they
marked the resting place of important people, perhaps
tribal leaders. This may be evidence of the beginnings of
social hierarchies at this time.

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Erik

February 28, 2021

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Four Bronze Age barrows that supposedly contain Viking leaders defeated by the locals from Chichester.

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1. Kingley Vale Viewpoint – St. Mary’s Church, Stoughton loop from Stoughton Down Car Park

9.69km

02:48

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bridleway from Bow Hill – View from the Foot of Bow Hill loop from Funtington

6.82km

01:57

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the South Downs Fields – Inholmes Woods loop from Funtington

18.1km

05:04

360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Stoughton, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Devil's Humps (Bronze Age Barrows)

1. Kingley Vale Viewpoint – St. Mary’s Church, Stoughton loop from Stoughton Down Car Park

2. Bridleway from Bow Hill – View from the Foot of Bow Hill loop from Funtington

3. View of the South Downs Fields – Inholmes Woods loop from Funtington

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