Rekowo – Archaeology, cycle route and the Way of St. James

Archaeological traces from different periods

The earliest traces of settlement discovered at the archaeological site in Rekowo date from the Stone Age and Early Bronze Age. Rekowo is also home to an archaeologically investigated barrow cemetery. After an earlier phase with cremation burials of the Lusatian culture (c. 1200–700 BC), one barrow at the site was used again as a burial place during the Roman Imperial period (c. AD 70–230).

Chapel and historic cemetery

A more recent religious landmark is the chapel dedicated to Saint John Paul II. It was built from 2007 onwards. On the outskirts of Rekowo there is also a former German cemetery, where 19th-century graves have been preserved. These places represent different historical periods from the archaeological barrow: the chapel belongs to the village’s more recent history, while the surviving cemetery graves date back to the 19th century. Together with the rural settlement pattern, they provide several distinct points of interest for anyone interested in Rekowo’s cultural history, without any single period having to define the village on its own.

Cycle route and the Way of St. James

A cycle route runs from Rekowo via Kolonia Mrówek to Kościernica, connecting the municipalities of Manowo and Sianów. Its course is thus described through three named places, while the connection is also set in a municipal context.

Stage 28a of the Way of St. James offers a different perspective on the routes and passes through Rekowo. The route is marked with yellow arrows and a yellow scallop shell and is described as being more than 1,000 years old. The cycle route offers a regional view of Rekowo; the Way of St. James adds a historical and spiritual perspective.

Archaeology as a cultural feature

The metal festival “Wykopaliska” has been associated with the seasonal archaeological work in Rekowo from the outset. The festival featured demonstrations of traditional crafts and archaeological talks. One edition took place on 18 and 19 July. These activities connect archaeological subjects with demonstrations and talks; the festival thus adds a cultural dimension to the historic sites. For travellers interested in the village’s history, both the burial phases separated by long periods of time and the festival connection are distinct aspects of Rekowo.

For further orientation around the area, you can also visit the pages for Polanow, Krąg, Gozd, Sianow, Sarbinowo, Smolne, Sucha Koszalinska and Unieście.

For the broader travel overview: Köslin.