Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill

Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill

England
List entry 1461329
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Aldham Mill Hill is a Bronze Age barrow identified through crop marks in Suffolk. The monument represents settlement and burial activity characteristic of the prehistoric period, when such earthworks served as focal points for community ritual and commemoration. The site's identification through aerial photography demonstrates the archaeological value of cropmark surveys in revealing subsurface features no longer visible at ground level. As a Bronze Age monument, Aldham Mill Hill contributes to understanding the distribution and chronology of prehistoric burial practices across East Anglia.

Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1461329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill?

Aldham Mill Hill is a Bronze Age barrow identified through crop marks in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1461329.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill?

Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1461329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Toppesfield Bridge (1.2 km), Kersey Priory (2.9 km), Moated site at The Old Rectory, 150m north east of Malting Farm (4.5 km).

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