Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 680m south west of Offerton House

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House

England
List entry 1016625
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 680m south west of Offerton House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire, England. The site comprises a circular mound constructed from stone rubble, characteristic of cairn construction practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as burial places for individuals of local importance, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within central burial chambers or beneath the mound itself. This cairn forms part of the wider Bronze Age funerary landscape of the Derbyshire uplands, reflecting patterns of settlement and ritual practice during the second millennium BC.

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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire, England. 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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