Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm

Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm

England
List entry 1018483
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age period as a funerary structure, reflecting the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the English Midlands. Such cairns typically functioned as territorial markers and repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, serving both commemorative and ceremonial purposes within their landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a designated ancient monument, indicating its recognised archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm?

Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018483.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm?

Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall 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 1018483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashford Bridge (9.4 km), Lumford Mill, Bakewell (9.5 km), Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm (9.5 km).

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