Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath

The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath

England
List entry 1018270
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Rainbarrows is a group of three bowl barrows located on Duddle Heath in Dorset. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent a form of burial monument characteristic of the second millennium before the Common Era. These earthwork structures, which survive as prominent mounds across the heathland landscape, reflect the funerary practices and territorial organisation of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activity in Dorset.

The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018270. View the official record →

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What is The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath?

The Rainbarrows is a group of three bowl barrows located on Duddle Heath in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018270.

Who is responsible for protecting The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath?

The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath 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 1018270.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Rainbarrows, a group of three bowl barrows on Duddle Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kerbed cairn 590m south east of Poxwell Manor (8.5 km), Four barrows on Moigns Down (8.6 km), Lord's Barrow: a bowl barrow 500m north of Northground Dairy (9 km).

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