Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm

England
List entry 1018995
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, located approximately one kilometre north east of Park Farm near Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a scattered distribution of cairns and upright stone markers. The site represents evidence of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice, with the standing stones and cairn structures typical of Derbyshire's Bronze Age landscape archaeology. The monument's survival in the upland terrain reflects the persistence of these features across millennia, though their exact chronology and ceremonial function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the Peak District region, where such cairnfield complexes indicate sustained use of elevated terrain during the second millennium BC.

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm?

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, located approximately one kilometre north east of Park Farm near Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a scattered distribution of cairns and upright stone markers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018995.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm?

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm 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 1018995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, 1km north east of Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Darley Bridge (7.7 km), Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (8.2 km), Nine Stone Close small stone circle (9 km).

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