White Barrow (NT)
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Overview
An excellent example of a Neolithic long barrow, located on Salisbury Plain, a few miles from Stonehenge. The archaeologist William Cunnington (1754-1810) first described the barrow, and the archaeological remains provide information about Neolithic beliefs, economy and environment. It's one of a number of long barrows in the area, two of which are visible from White Barrow. The name comes from the chalk from which it is made. Bronze or Iron Age earthworks can also be seen at the site. The site supports rare bees only found at a handful of sites in Britain.
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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Enford House Cottage
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The George
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Tichborne's Farm Cottages
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Linnet Cottage
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