Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 450m north east of Raven Tor

Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor

England
List entry 1019482
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a stone cairn constructed during the Bronze Age period, reflecting the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the Peak District region. Such cairns served as markers for cremation or inhumation burials and represent significant evidence of settlement patterns and funerary ritual in upland areas of Bronze Age Britain. The monument's location on the limestone uplands near Raven Tor places it within a landscape containing other contemporary archaeological features of regional importance.

Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor?

Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019482.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor?

Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor 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 1019482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (6.7 km), Northern Dale lead mines (6.8 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (6.9 km).

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