Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 460m north of New Barn

Round cairn 460m north of New Barn

England
List entry 1020086
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 460m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a circular mound constructed from stone, characteristic of cairn construction practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of deceased individuals. The cairn's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Peak District region. Its survival into the modern era provides valuable data for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and the ritual landscape of Iron Age and later Derbyshire.

Round cairn 460m north of New Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 460m north of New Barn?

Round cairn 460m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020086.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 460m north of New Barn?

Round cairn 460m north of New Barn 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 1020086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 460m north of New Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Benty Grange hlaew (8.8 km), Two bowl barrows at Pilsbury (9.4 km), Bee Low bowl barrow (9.4 km).

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