Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort

Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort

England
List entry 1018069
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairns at Winyards Nick is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 680 metres west-southwest of Carl Wark hillfort. The site comprises cairns, burial structures of stone heaped over inhumed or cremated remains typical of the Bronze Age period. These monuments form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric funerary activity in the Peak District region, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of Bronze Age communities. The cairns contribute to understanding of settlement patterns and burial customs in this area during the second millennium before the Common Era.

Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort?

Cairns at Winyards Nick is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 680 metres west-southwest of Carl Wark hillfort. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018069.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort?

Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort 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 1018069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow (8.2 km), Cairn 1500m north west of Newbridge Farm (8.2 km), Village settlement and barrows E of Gardom's Edge (8.3 km).

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