Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House

Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House

England
List entry 1020088
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial monument, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the upland regions of the Peak District. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated human remains and occasionally inhumations, representing significant communal investment in commemoration of the deceased. The site forms part of a wider landscape of Bronze Age ritual and burial sites associated with the Hob Hurst's House locality, demonstrating the period's complex funerary traditions in this region.

Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020088. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House?

Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020088.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House?

Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House 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 1020088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 275m south east of Hob Hurst's House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Darley Bridge (7.3 km), Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (8 km), Doll Tor stone circle and cairn (8.1 km).

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