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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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and field system on Eaglestone Flat is a Bronze Age monument complex located approximately one hundred metres south-west of Eagle Stone in Derbyshire. The site comprises a scatter of cairns and associated field boundaries that represent evidence of prehistoric agricultural and ceremonial activity on the upland landscape. The cairnfield demonstrates the exploitation and organisation of moorland during the Bronze Age period, with the field system indicating early pastoral or arable management practices. The monument survives as earthwork remains that contribute to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in the Pennine region.

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 monument complex located approximately one hundred 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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