Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm

Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm

England
List entry 1019293
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a concentration of cairns, characteristic of upland Bronze Age funerary landscapes that became prevalent across the Peak District and surrounding regions during the second millennium BC. Such cairnfields typically served as focal points for community burial practices and ritual activity, with individual cairns marking graves or ceremonial deposits. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Derbyshire uplands.

Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm?

Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019293.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm?

Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm 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 1019293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 390m south of Syda Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillcarr Sough and associated lime kiln and paved track (7.6 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.9 km), Darley Bridge (8 km).

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