Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm

Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm

England
List entry 1019510
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a stone cairn, a characteristic burial structure of the Bronze Age period, constructed from accumulated stones heaped over a central burial deposit. Such cairns served as enduring markers of elite or community burial sites and are common features of the upland landscapes of the East Midlands. The monument's survival and scheduling as a heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practice in the region.

Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019510.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm?

Cairn 500m 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 1019510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 500m west of Newbridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Triple cairn, cairnfield and bole sites extending south westwards from Raven Tor (5.5 km), Cairn 600m south of Raven Tor (5.8 km), Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle (6.4 km).

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