Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor

Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor

England
List entry 1019481
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on the high moorland of Derbyshire. The site comprises a dispersed grouping of cairns, which represent one of several such monuments in this landscape that date to the second millennium BC. These structures would have served ritual or burial functions for the prehistoric communities inhabiting the Peak District uplands during this period. The monument's preservation on moorland has allowed it to survive into the modern era as a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019481. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor?

Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on the high moorland of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019481.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor?

Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor 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 1019481.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (6.9 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7 km), Northern Dale lead mines (7 km).

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