Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin

Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin

England
List entry 1018219
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Bamford Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on high moorland in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The cairn comprises a stone mound constructed as a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for the dead and were prominent landscape features in upland areas. Its position northwest of Crow Chin on Bamford Moor reflects the Bronze Age preference for burial sites on elevated terrain commanding wide views across the surrounding landscape. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Pennine moorlands.

Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018219. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin?

Cairn on Bamford Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on high moorland in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018219.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin?

Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin 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 1018219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow Chin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grindleford Bridge (8.5 km), Little Pasture Mine (8.6 km), Long Low bowl barrow (9.1 km).

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