Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone

England
List entry 1017110
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat is a Bronze Age archaeological complex located approximately 100 metres south-west of Eagle Stone in Derbyshire. The site comprises a cairnfield with associated field boundaries, representing prehistoric land division and burial practices typical of upland areas during the Bronze Age period. The field system demonstrates the extent of ancient agricultural exploitation on the moorland, with cairns marking both funerary monuments and clearance heaps resulting from field preparation. This monument forms part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and land use visible across the Derbyshire uplands.

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone?

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat is a Bronze Age archaeological complex located approximately 100 metres south-west of Eagle Stone in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017110.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone?

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone 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 1017110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat, 100m south west of Eagle Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Triple cairn, cairnfield and bole sites extending south westwards from Raven Tor (7.2 km), Cairn 600m south of Raven Tor (7.5 km), Rowsley Bridge (7.9 km).

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