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Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The structure comprises a stone cairn of oval plan, representing a form of burial construction common to upland areas of the Peak District during prehistoric periods. Such cairns typically contained burial deposits and served as territorial markers within the landscape. The monument's precise dating and original dimensions remain subjects of archaeological study, though its preservation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance to understanding prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.
Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012481. View the official record →
Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012481.
Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale 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 1012481.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dowel Cave (4 km), Fox Hole Cave (5.5 km), Bowl barrow north-east of Coatestown (5.7 km).
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