Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm

Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm

England
List entry 1019513
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Derbyshire. The site consists of a stone cairn, a monument type characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as visible markers for the interment of the dead. The cairn's location in the upland landscape of Derbyshire reflects the Bronze Age settlement patterns and use of moorland areas for burial purposes. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a protected archaeological site of Bronze Age date.

Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019513. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019513.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm 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 1019513.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (6.2 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (6.3 km), Cairnfield and house platform 400m south west of Harewood Grange Farm (6.6 km).

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