Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn, 600m north east of Stanage House

Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House

England
List entry 1018735
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the moorland of Derbyshire. The site comprises a stone cairn constructed during the Bronze Age period, reflecting funerary practices common to upland regions of prehistoric Britain. Such monuments served as visible markers of burial grounds and typically contained cremated or inhumed remains within their stone structures. The cairn's survival on Derbyshire's moorland landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the Peak District region.

Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018735. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House?

Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the moorland of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018735.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House?

Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House 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 1018735.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn, 600m north east of Stanage House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley (8.1 km), Fin Cop promontory fort, bowl barrow and eighteenth century lime kiln with associated quarry (8.7 km), Ashford Bridge (9.2 km).

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