Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall

Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall

England
List entry 1016627
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a cairnfield, a field containing multiple burial cairns of stone, together with an associated ring cairn positioned approximately 490 metres south of Offerton Hall. Ring cairns are circular stone monuments typically dating to the Bronze Age, often representing a distinct funerary tradition from the earlier mound cairns found within cairnfield complexes. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns across the Peak District uplands.

Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016627. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall?

Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016627.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall?

Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall 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 1016627.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge (7.4 km), Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale (8.3 km), Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (8.4 km).

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