Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Harland Edge

Round cairn on Harland Edge

England
List entry 1008609
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 represents a type of funerary structure common to the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed as repositories for the dead and served as prominent markers within the landscape. The site's preservation and designation as a listed monument reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Derbyshire region.

Round cairn on Harland Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008609. 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 1008609.

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 1008609.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.5 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.6 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.9 km).

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