Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House

The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House

England
List entry 1015366
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Overview

History & significance

The White Barrow is a bowl barrow located approximately 660 metres south-west of the Round House near Iwerne Minster in Dorset. Dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this monument represents a significant funerary structure characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in southern England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound of substantial proportions, retaining the typical domed profile of its monument class. As a scheduled ancient monument and entry on the National Heritage List for England, it contributes to the archaeological landscape documenting early settlement and ceremonial practice in the Dorset chalklands.

The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015366. View the official record →

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What is The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House?

The White Barrow is a bowl barrow located approximately 660 metres south-west of the Round House near Iwerne Minster in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015366.

Who is responsible for protecting The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House?

The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House 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 1015366.

What other scheduled monuments are near The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork on Wareham Common, 350m north west and 420m north east of Little Farm (9.2 km), Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep (9.2 km), Bell barrow and seven bowl barrows, forming a dispersed round barrow cemetery on Worgret Heath, 645m north west of Worgret Manor Farm (9.4 km).

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