Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 780m south west of Offerton House

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House

England
List entry 1016624
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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 funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age ceremonial and mortuary practices in the Peak District region. Such monuments were built to mark the burial places of individuals of social importance and frequently contained cremated or inhumed human remains. The site's designation as a heritage monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the English Midlands.

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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Questions & answers

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

Round cairn 780m south west of Offerton House is a Bronze Age funerary 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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