Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House

Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House

England
List entry 1016809
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield is a Bronze Age ritual and burial monument located on the moorland northeast of Stanage House in Derbyshire. The site consists of a group of cairns, which are prehistoric stone burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices of communities inhabiting the Peak District during the second millennium BC. Such cairnfields represent important evidence for settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in upland areas during prehistory. The monument is designated as a nationally important archaeological site, preserving information about Bronze Age society and landscape use in this region.

Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016809. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House?

Cairnfield is a Bronze Age ritual and burial monument located on the moorland northeast of Stanage House in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016809.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House?

Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House 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 1016809.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley (8.3 km), Fin Cop promontory fort, bowl barrow and eighteenth century lime kiln with associated quarry (9 km), Brushfield Hough bowl barrow (9.3 km).

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