Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge

Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge

England
List entry 1017116
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a cluster of burial cairns, typical of upland Bronze Age cemetery complexes found across the Peak District and surrounding moorland regions. Such cairnfields represent communal or family burial grounds utilised over extended periods during the Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the Derbyshire uplands.

Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017116.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge 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 1017116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield with enclosure, house platform and ring cairn 800m north east of Raven Tor (7.7 km), Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation (7.8 km), Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (8.1 km).

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