Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House

Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House

England
List entry 1018996
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook is a Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial monument complex located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 1.2 kilometres south-west of Dalebrook House. The site comprises multiple cairns and associated features typical of Bronze Age burial landscapes, reflecting the mortuary practices and territorial organization of prehistoric upland communities. The monument's position on open moorland is characteristic of Bronze Age cairn fields, which often exploited elevated terrain for both practical and symbolic purposes. This site contributes to the broader understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual activity across the Derbyshire uplands.

Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018996. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House?

Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook is a Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial monument complex located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 1.2 kilometres south-west of Dalebrook House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018996.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House?

Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House 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 1018996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield on Gibbet Moor west of Umberley Brook, 1.2km south west of Dalebrook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle (4.6 km), Cairnfield 650m north west of Bumper Castle (5.1 km), Rowsley Bridge (5.6 km).

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