Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDoll Tor stone circle and cairn

Doll Tor stone circle and cairn

England
List entry 1017664
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Doll Tor is a Bronze Age stone circle and cairn located on moorland in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The monument comprises a circular arrangement of standing stones with a central cairn, typical of ceremonial or burial monuments constructed during the Bronze Age. The site occupies a commanding position on the upland terrain of the region, where such circles frequently occur in clusters, suggesting ritual significance to prehistoric communities. The stone circle remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age religious or funerary practices in the Peak District landscape.

Doll Tor stone circle and cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Doll Tor stone circle and cairn?

Doll Tor is a Bronze Age stone circle and cairn located on moorland in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017664.

Who is responsible for protecting Doll Tor stone circle and cairn?

Doll Tor stone circle and cairn 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 1017664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Doll Tor stone circle and cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harboro' Cave (7.7 km), Blackstone's Low bowl barrow (8 km), Round Low bowl barrow (8 km).

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