Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn

Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn

England
List entry 1018214
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Bronze Age field system located approximately 400 metres south-east of Ladybower Inn in Derbyshire is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of agricultural divisions and boundaries dating to the Bronze Age period. The monument represents evidence of early agricultural practice and land organisation in the upland regions of the Peak District during prehistory. The field system's physical character reflects the pastoral and arable exploitation of marginal upland landscapes during this period, with surviving traces of boundaries and divisions visible in the archaeological record. Such Bronze Age field systems provide important evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and economic strategies in the British highlands during the second millennium BC.

Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn?

The Bronze Age field system located approximately 400 metres south-east of Ladybower Inn in Derbyshire is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of agricultural divisions and boundaries dating to the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018214.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn?

Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn 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 1018214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age field system, 400m south east of Ladybower Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House (8.1 km), Little Pasture Mine (9 km), Grindleford Bridge (9.2 km).

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