Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse

Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse

England
List entry 1002769
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse is a Bronze Age burial mound located near the chalk figure known as the White Horse in Dorset. The barrow represents a form of funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups. The monument's survival and documentation in the National Heritage List for England testify to its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Dorset landscape.

Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002769. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse?

Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse is a Bronze Age burial mound located near the chalk figure known as the White Horse in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002769.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse?

Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse 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 1002769.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow 200yds (180m) N of the White Horse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (2.5 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (2.9 km), Upton Fort, a coastal artillery battery and two searchlight emplacements (4.2 km).

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