Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive Wells chambered tomb

Five Wells chambered tomb

England
List entry 1008940
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Five Wells chambered tomb is a Neolithic long barrow located near Taddington in Derbyshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound covering multiple stone burial chambers, typical of the communal burial practices of the fourth millennium BC. The site contains evidence of multiple inhumations and represents an important example of early agricultural settlement in the Peak District region. Its construction and use reflect the monumental building traditions established by Britain's earliest farming communities during the earlier Neolithic period.

Five Wells chambered tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Five Wells chambered tomb?

Five Wells chambered tomb is a Neolithic long barrow located near Taddington in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008940.

Who is responsible for protecting Five Wells chambered tomb?

Five Wells chambered tomb 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 1008940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five Wells chambered tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parsley Hay bowl barrow (8.2 km), Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 360m north-west of The Low (8.7 km).

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