Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House

Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House

England
List entry 1018482
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of the Peak District in Derbyshire. The site comprises a group of cairns, which are burial mounds constructed from stone, reflecting the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the upland regions of northern England. Such cairnfields are characteristic of the period roughly 2000 to 700 BC, when the construction of stone burial monuments was a dominant practice across British uplands. The monument's survival in its moorland setting preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the Pennine landscape.

Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House?

Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of the Peak District in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018482.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House?

Cairnfield 630m north east 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 1018482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley (8 km), Fin Cop promontory fort, bowl barrow and eighteenth century lime kiln with associated quarry (8.7 km), Ashford Bridge (9.2 km).

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