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This is a Harvest Hill, very close to Lewes train station in East Sussex. It looks exactly like a minature Silbury Hill, and its use would have been very similar. The hill is situatued next to an ruined priory, and has had a small corner of it cut off to accomodate a bowling green. This missing portion has meant that the original spiral path to the summit can no longer be followed as it once would have been, although there is still a path... There is a wonderful view from it's top, which is still a very tranquil place, despite being almost in the middle of a town! The top of the hill contains a post hole, and each easter, the christians come and place a large cross in this hole. Shortly after, the pagans come and remove the cross and leave their own offerings. As far as i can tell this is a yearly occurance! There do not seem to be a celebrations at the tump on Lunassa, which would have been its original purpose. sorry for no map reference - i will try to add it later -it is basically in the town of Lewes, by the station - easy to find!

Posted by doublethink 12th February 2002ce Edited 5th June 2004ce

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