Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn

England
List entry 1018215
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of the High Peak in Derbyshire. The site comprises two cairns, substantial mounds of stone construction typical of Bronze Age burial practices in upland regions, situated at distinct locations on the open moor. These monuments represent evidence of prehistoric settlement and funerary ritual in the Peak District during the second millennium BC, when such cairns served as burial monuments and territorial markers within the landscape. The exposure of these cairns on the high moors reflects both the historical significance of the location and its continued preservation as an ancient monument of archaeological importance.

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn?

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of the High Peak in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018215.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn?

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn 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 1018215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Pasture Mine (8.5 km), Grindleford Bridge (8.7 km), Long Low bowl barrow (8.8 km).

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