Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm

Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm

England
List entry 1019905
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a collection of cairns, which are constructed mounds of stone typically used as markers for burial practices during the Bronze Age period. Such cairnfields represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the upland regions of the English Midlands. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological significance as a record of Bronze Age cultural activity in this landscape.

Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm?

Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019905.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm?

Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge 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 1019905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rodknoll fancy barrow (8.9 km), Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm (9 km), Hob Hurst's House: a square, banked and ditched burial cairn with cist on Harland Edge (9.5 km).

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