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

A Bronze Age field system is a collection of agricultural land divisions and associated earthworks dating to the Bronze Age period. Located approximately four hundred metres south east of Ladybower Inn in Derbyshire, the monument comprises the remains of Celtic fields and boundary banks that represent a significant example of prehistoric land organisation and farming practice. The field system reflects the Bronze Age exploitation of the upland landscape and demonstrates the contemporary approach to pastoral and arable agriculture through the physical demarcation of land parcels. Such monuments are valuable sources of evidence for understanding settlement patterns, land use intensity, and the relationship between Bronze Age communities and their environment in the Midlands region.

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?

A Bronze Age field system is a collection of agricultural land divisions and associated earthworks 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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