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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower Inn is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape located in the High Peak area of Derbyshire. The site comprises multiple stone cairns, likely dating to the second millennium BC, which served as burial monuments and markers within an upland ritual landscape. These cairns represent the surviving elements of what was once a more extensive funerary complex typical of Bronze Age upland settlement patterns in the Peak District. The monuments reflect the cultural practices and territorial organization of Bronze Age communities who exploited these moorland areas for grazing and ceremonial purposes.

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 ceremonial and burial landscape located in the High Peak area of 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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