Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo barrows at Rew

Two barrows at Rew

England
List entry 1002811
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two barrows at Rew is a prehistoric funerary monument comprising two burial mounds located in Dorset, England. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent the funerary practices characteristic of that period, when communities constructed earthen mounds to mark the graves of their dead. Both mounds survive as landscape features of archaeological significance, contributing to the record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the county. The monument is designated as a nationally important archaeological site reflecting the early ceremonial and burial practices of prehistoric Dorset.

Two barrows at Rew is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002811. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two barrows at Rew?

Two barrows at Rew is a prehistoric funerary monument comprising two burial mounds located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002811.

Who is responsible for protecting Two barrows at Rew?

Two barrows at Rew 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 1002811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two barrows at Rew?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-ridge dyke on Windsbatch (5.7 km), Group of round barrows on Bincombe Hill (7.8 km), Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (7.9 km).

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