Where is Rainbarrows?

Rainbarrows is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8QL), in the parish of Athelhampton and Puddletown.

How do I get to Rainbarrows?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8QL.

Is Rainbarrows a protected site?

Yes — Rainbarrows is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Rainbarrows free to visit?

Yes, Rainbarrows is free to enter.

How do I get to Rainbarrows?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8QL.

Archaeological sites · South West England

Rainbarrows

In or near Puddletown.

Free admission

Rainbarrows — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Puddletown Forest, swallet hole - geograph.org.uk - 5673361 — Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Dorchester South · 4.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Rainbarrows is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rainbarrows is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, with evidence of burial mounds and ancient human activity. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's prehistoric past.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.7285, -2.3757
District: Dorset
Parish: Athelhampton and Puddletown
Postcode: DT2 8QL
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
Nearest railway station: Dorchester South — 4.9 km

Sources

osm: node/1159330618 (ODbL)

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