Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Ludworth Intakes

Cairn on Ludworth Intakes

England
List entry 1008596
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Ludworth Intakes is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stone rather than earth, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such structures served as prominent markers for elite or significant burials within the landscape. The site represents an important example of prehistoric burial tradition in the Peak District region, where cairns and barrows constitute a substantial archaeological record of early bronze-working communities. Its survival to the present day, despite centuries of land use and modification, contributes to understanding settlement and mortuary practices in the upland areas of Derbyshire during the second and early first millennia before Christ.

Cairn on Ludworth Intakes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008596. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Ludworth Intakes?

Cairn on Ludworth Intakes is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008596.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Ludworth Intakes?

Cairn on Ludworth Intakes 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 1008596.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Ludworth Intakes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brown Low bowl barrow (0.4 km), Marple aqueduct (3.7 km), Oldknow's limekilns, Strines Road (3.9 km).

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