Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Harland Edge

Cairn on Harland Edge

England
List entry 1011795
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high moorland in Derbyshire. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial or ceremonial deposit typical of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2500 to 800 BC. Such upland cairns represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the Peak District, where numerous similar monuments survive across the moorland landscape. The site's survival on exposed moorland has allowed it to remain largely intact, preserving its archaeological character for study and conservation.

Cairn on Harland Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Harland Edge?

Cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high moorland in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011795.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Harland Edge?

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 1011795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Harland Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.5 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.5 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.9 km).

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