Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system

Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system

England
List entry 1020171
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll is a prehistoric settlement and field system located in Derbyshire, England. The monument comprises evidence of Bronze Age occupation and associated agricultural activity, representing the utilisation and organisation of upland landscapes during the prehistoric period. The site includes the remains of field boundaries and settlement features that reflect the farming practices and land use patterns of its time. Such monuments are significant for understanding the development of organised settlement and agriculture in the Midlands during the Bronze Age.

Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system?

Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll is a prehistoric settlement and field system located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020171.

Who is responsible for protecting Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system?

Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system 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 1020171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stoke Flat South prehistoric field system (8.5 km), Round cairn on Curbar Edge (8.8 km), Calver weir and water management system 200m north east of Stocking Farm (9.3 km).

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