Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm

Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm

England
List entry 1019877
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument situated in Derbyshire. The site comprises a group of cairns, representing a form of burial practice typical of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built mounds were constructed to mark graves and commemorate the deceased. The monument's survival as a discrete field of cairns provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Pennine uplands of Derbyshire. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a protected ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age activity in the region.

Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm?

Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument situated in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019877.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm?

Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm 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 1019877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 800m west of Nether Rodknoll Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle (4.9 km), Hillcarr Sough and associated lime kiln and paved track (7.3 km), Darley Bridge (8.3 km).

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