Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm

Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm

England
List entry 1018092
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises multiple cairns arranged across the landscape, reflecting the ritual burial practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. Such cairnfield complexes served as focal points for the disposal and commemoration of the dead, often used repeatedly over extended periods and indicating sustained occupation or activity in the surrounding area. The monument's survival within the modern landscape provides valuable evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary traditions across the Peak District region.

Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm?

Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018092.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm?

Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees 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 1018092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglian high cross in St Laurence's churchyard (7.9 km), Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle (8.4 km), Stoke Flat East prehistoric field system (8.6 km).

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