Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn south of Hill Rake

Platform cairn south of Hill Rake

England
List entry 1011208
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn south of Hill Rake is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a cairn constructed from stones arranged in a platform form, characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices across the Peak District region. The cairn's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance to the archaeological record of Bronze Age Derbyshire.

Platform cairn south of Hill Rake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn south of Hill Rake?

Platform cairn south of Hill Rake is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011208.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn south of Hill Rake?

Platform cairn south of Hill Rake 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 1011208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn south of Hill Rake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (7.6 km), Lees and Dove Rakes, Booth Lee Pipes and Sterndale Sough (7.8 km), High Field hlaew (8 km).

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