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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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and standing stones east of Bunker's Hill Wood, located approximately one kilometre north-east of Park Farm in Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a field of burial cairns and associated standing stones. The site represents a significant concentration of prehistoric funerary and ceremonial features typical of upland Bronze Age landscapes in the East Midlands. The cairns, distributed across the field, would have served as burial monuments for a prehistoric community, whilst the standing stones may have functioned as territorial markers or ceremonial foci within the broader ritual landscape. The monument's survival and archaeological designation reflect its importance as evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in this region.

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 in Derbyshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a field of burial cairns and associated standing stones. 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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