Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm

Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm

England
List entry 1019511
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of the numerous ceremonial burial structures distributed across the upland regions of the Peak District. Constructed from stone, the monument comprises a mound of accumulated cairn material typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in this region. The site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activity across the Derbyshire highlands during the second millennium BC.

Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019511.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 400m 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 1019511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (5.2 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (5.3 km), Triple cairn, cairnfield and bole sites extending south westwards from Raven Tor (5.8 km).

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