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Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange, is a multi-period archaeological site in Derbyshire combining evidence of Bronze Age burial practice with later Roman and medieval activity. The site centres on a prehistoric barrow or burial mound, reflecting the funerary traditions of Bronze Age communities in the Peak District landscape. Romano-British occupation is attested by material culture recovered from the site, indicating continued use or settlement activity during the Roman period. Medieval modifications to the site include the construction of an animal pen, demonstrating the reuse and adaptation of earlier monuments for pastoral purposes during the medieval period, a common pattern in the English uplands where prehistoric earthworks were incorporated into later agricultural systems.
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 archaeological site in Derbyshire combining evidence of Bronze Age burial practice with later Roman and medieval 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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