Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 780m south west of Offerton House

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House

England
List entry 1016624
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The structure comprises a circular mound constructed from stones, characteristic of cairn burial traditions practised during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically functioned as communal or individual burial sites and represent significant evidence of ritual and funerary practice in prehistoric Derbyshire. The cairn's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity across the Peak District landscape.

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016624. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House?

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016624.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House?

Round cairn 780m 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 1016624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale (8.1 km), Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (8.2 km), White Cliff bowl barrow (8.8 km).

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