Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle

Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle

England
List entry 1020414
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 650 metres north west of Bumper Castle is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a field containing multiple cairns, which are characteristic Bronze Age burial structures formed from heaped stone. Such cairnfield complexes represent evidence of sustained settlement and mortuary practice during the Bronze Age period, typically dating between approximately 2500 and 800 BCE. The monument's proximity to Bumper Castle reflects the archaeological density of this upland region, which contains numerous prehistoric remains indicative of ancient land use and territorial organization.

Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle?

Cairnfield 650 metres north west of Bumper Castle is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020414.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle?

Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle 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 1020414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonsall Leys lead mines (8.4 km), Cromford Bridge (8.7 km), Entrance to Long Sough west of Allen's Hill (8.9 km).

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