Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge

Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge

England
List entry 1017113
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a scatter of cairns, which are burial mounds constructed from stone, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in upland regions of the Peak District. Such cairnfields represent communal or family burial grounds and provide evidence of settlement and land use patterns during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200–700 BCE. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature reflects the preservation of Bronze Age ritual and funerary traditions in this part of the Midlands.

Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017113.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge 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 1017113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation (7.7 km), Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (7.9 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (8.1 km).

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