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Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange is a multi-period monument in the Peak District of Derbyshire demonstrating successive phases of land use and settlement activity. The site comprises a prehistoric and Romano-British barrow, indicating burial or ceremonial practice during the earlier periods, overlain or adjacent to a medieval animal pen reflecting the agricultural economy of the medieval period. The monument's layered archaeological sequence makes it significant for understanding the long-term development of this upland landscape from prehistoric times through to the medieval period. The site lies within an area of considerable archaeological importance, part of the wider landscape surrounding Roystone Grange.
Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018474. View the official record →
Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange is a multi-period monument in the Peak District of Derbyshire demonstrating successive phases of land use and settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018474.
Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange 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 1018474.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement, including fishpond and open field system, immediately north and 240m south of Lea Cottage Farm (4.6 km), Bank Top bowl barrow (4.9 km), Bank Top oval barrow (4.9 km).
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