Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Harland Edge

Round cairn on Harland Edge

England
List entry 1008602
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The cairn consists of a substantial mound of stones constructed during the prehistoric period, likely serving as a funerary or ritual monument for early Bronze Age communities in the region. Its survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Pennine landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains a protected archaeological site.

Round cairn on Harland Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Harland Edge?

Round cairn on Harland Edge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008602.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Harland Edge?

Round cairn on Harland Edge 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 1008602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Harland Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Darley Bridge (7.2 km), Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.9 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (8.2 km).

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