Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge

Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge

England
List entry 1018367
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hordron Edge stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 540 metres south-east of Cutthroat Bridge. The circle forms part of the significant concentration of prehistoric ritual and funerary monuments found across the Peak District uplands. Like other stone circles of its type, it likely dates to the second millennium BCE and would have served ceremonial or calendrical functions within Bronze Age communities. The monument survives as a ring of standing and fallen stones, though weathering and historical land management have affected its original form.

Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018367. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge?

Hordron Edge stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire, situated approximately 540 metres south-east of Cutthroat Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018367.

Who is responsible for protecting Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge?

Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge 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 1018367.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 880m south west of Leam Hall Farm (8.3 km), Cairnfield 630m north east of Stanage House (8.3 km), Cairn 720m north east of Lady Wash Farm (8.5 km).

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