Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 680m south west of Offerton House

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House

England
List entry 1016625
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a circular mound of stones typical of cairn construction from these prehistoric periods, representing evidence of funerary practice and land use during the early development of settled communities in the Peak District region. Such monuments are significant for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and the distribution of settlement across upland areas of the Midlands. The cairn's survival as a recorded archaeological monument contributes to the broader picture of prehistoric activity in this landscape.

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House?

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016625.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House?

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton 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 1016625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale (8.2 km), Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (8.3 km), White Cliff bowl barrow (8.9 km).

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