Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors

Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors

England
List entry 1017111
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors is a prehistoric monument consisting of a scattered group of cairns located in Derbyshire. The site comprises multiple stone heaps typical of Bronze Age burial and ceremonial practices across the British uplands. The cairns form part of the wider landscape of ritual monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period, reflecting the funerary and territorial practices of upland communities in this region. The monument is situated on moorland terrain which has preserved these archaeological features, though like many such sites its original form has been affected by subsequent land use and degradation.

Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors?

Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors is a prehistoric monument consisting of a scattered group of cairns located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017111.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors?

Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors 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 1017111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Harland Edge (9.7 km), Round cairn on Harland Edge (9.7 km), Field system and stone circle on Rabbit Warren, 1150m south east of Park Farm (9.8 km).

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