Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb

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History & significance

Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monolith located on the moorland of High Neb in Derbyshire. The stone stands as evidence of prehistoric ritual or territorial practice on the Peak District uplands, though its precise original function remains uncertain. Its survival in the landscape reflects the enduring presence of such monuments across the British uplands, where standing stones frequently occur in isolation or as part of wider ceremonial complexes. The monument's designation within the national heritage list acknowledges its archaeological significance as a potential marker of Bronze Age settlement or religious activity in this region.

Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018095. View the official record →

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