Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle

Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle

England
List entry 1019294
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A ring cairn and cairn located 750 metres north west of Bumper Castle in Derbyshire is a Bronze Age funerary monument. The ring cairn comprises a circular arrangement of stones with an open central area, a characteristic form of Bronze Age burial monument found across upland Britain. The associated cairn represents a separate depositional feature within what was likely a broader ceremonial or funerary landscape. Both monuments contribute to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Derbyshire uplands during the second millennium before Christ.

Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle?

A ring cairn and cairn located 750 metres north west of Bumper Castle in Derbyshire is a Bronze Age funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019294.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle?

Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle 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 1019294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm (6.9 km), Gorseydale lead mines, 300m north and 650m north west of Moor Farm (7 km), Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground (7.3 km).

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