Abra Barrow

England
List entry 1017904
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abra Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated in Hampshire, England. The barrow represents one of the region's prehistoric funerary monuments, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of early agricultural or metal-working communities. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of Hampshire's important archaeological heritage of prehistoric burial sites. Its formal designation and protection under national heritage legislation acknowledge its significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and burial customs 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated 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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