Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House

Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House

England
List entry 1018734
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield, located 580 metres east-north-east of Stanage House in Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument consisting of a cluster of cairns. The site comprises multiple stone mounds distributed across the moorland landscape, typical of prehistoric ritual complexes found on the Pennine uplands. Such cairnfields served important functions within Bronze Age communities, whether as burial monuments, territorial markers, or centres of ritual activity. The monument remains an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Peak District region.

Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018734. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House?

Cairnfield, located 580 metres east-north-east of Stanage House in Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument consisting of a cluster of cairns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018734.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House?

Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House 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 1018734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm (9.2 km), Holm Bridge (9.3 km), Motte and bailey castle on Castle Hill (9.4 km).

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