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Cairnfield and embanked stone circle 550m east of Barbrook Reservoir is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument situated on moorland in Derbyshire. The site comprises an embanked stone circle with an associated cairnfield, indicating use during the prehistoric period for ritual purposes and possibly funerary practices. The earthwork embankment surrounding the stone circle represents a significant construction effort, suggesting the location held particular ceremonial importance to the prehistoric communities of the Peak District. The cairnfield, consisting of multiple stone cairns scattered across the surrounding terrain, testifies to intensive prehistoric activity and land use in this upland zone.
Cairnfield and embanked stone circle 550m east of Barbrook Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020301. View the official record →
Cairnfield and embanked stone circle 550m east of Barbrook Reservoir is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument situated on moorland in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020301.
Cairnfield and embanked stone circle 550m east of Barbrook Reservoir 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 1020301.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Harland Edge (9.1 km), Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation (9.1 km), Cairn on Harland Edge (9.1 km).
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