Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm

Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm

England
List entry 1019906
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor is a Bronze Age burial site located approximately 1100 metres south west of Stonelow Farm in Derbyshire. The monument comprises a cemetery of cairns, which are ancient burial mounds constructed from piled stone, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in upland regions of northern England. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity on the Derbyshire uplands. The cairns represent a concentrated area of burial activity spanning the Bronze Age period, preserving evidence of ancient communities and their burial customs in this moorland landscape.

Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019906. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm?

Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor is a Bronze Age burial site located approximately 1100 metres south west of Stonelow Farm in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019906.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm?

Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow 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 1019906.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn cemetery on Gibbet Moor, 1100m south west of Stonelow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle (5.2 km), Rowsley Bridge (5.5 km), Hillcarr Sough and associated lime kiln and paved track (7.4 km).

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