Abra Barrow

England
List entry 1017904
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abra Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. The barrow represents a typical example of prehistoric funerary architecture, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as prominent landscape features marking the graves of individuals of social importance. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork, testament to its original construction and the durability of such archaeological features across millennia. As a designated heritage site, Abra Barrow contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in southern England.

Abra Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abra Barrow?

Abra Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017904.

Who is responsible for protecting Abra Barrow?

Abra Barrow 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 1017904.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abra Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m south east of Abra Barrow (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 530m east of Abra Barrow (0.5 km), Popham Beacons round barrow cemetery (4.1 km).

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