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Cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. The monument consists of a cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such structures served as prominent markers for the interment of the deceased. The site's positioning on Harland Edge reflects the common Bronze Age practice of situating burial monuments on elevated locations within the landscape. As a designated heritage monument, the cairn contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Derbyshire uplands.
Cairn on Harland Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008604. View the official record →
Cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008604.
Cairn on Harland Edge 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 1008604.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.6 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (8 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (8.1 km).
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