Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House

Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House

England
List entry 1017001
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a round cairn, a form of funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, constructed from a mound of stones rather than earth. Such cairns served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often contained grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the deceased. The monument's survival in the landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Derbyshire uplands.

Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House?

Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017001.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House?

Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's 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 1017001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 970m south of Hob Hurst's House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.7 km), Mount Pleasant lead mines, immediately south of Wensley (7.8 km).

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