Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWhite Barrow

White Barrow

England
List entry 1001834
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Hampshire, England, dating to the early Neolithic period. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents an important example of the megalithic burial tradition practised during the fourth millennium BCE. Long barrows of this type typically served as collective burial chambers and are among the earliest substantial structures built by Neolithic communities in southern Britain. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1001834.

White Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Barrow?

White Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Hampshire, England, dating to the early Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001834.

Who is responsible for protecting White Barrow?

White 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 1001834.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement 400m SE of Battle Down Farm (1.2 km), Round barrow cemetery beside Seymour Road (2.4 km), Winklebury camp (3.1 km).

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