Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill

The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill

England
List entry 1008213
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Mill Ball is a bowl barrow situated south of Bury Hill in Sussex, England. This prehistoric earthwork dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary monument typical of its period, constructed as a burial mound for one or more individuals of presumed status. The barrow survives as a substantial earthen mound, retaining its characteristic rounded form despite the passage of millennia. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns across the Sussex landscape.

The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill?

The Mill Ball is a bowl barrow situated south of Bury Hill in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008213.

Who is responsible for protecting The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill?

The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury 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 1008213.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including War Dyke entrenchment in Whiteways Plantation and South Wood (1 km), Dalesdown Wood earthworks (1.8 km), Madehurst Wood earthworks (3.8 km).

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