Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange

Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange

England
List entry 1019903
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a bole, a ritual pit or post-hole, associated with a funerary cairn, representing typical upland burial practices of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are characteristic of the ritual and mortuary practices of prehistoric communities in the Peak District region, where cairns served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and were often accompanied by ritual features. The monument's survival in the upland landscape of Derbyshire reflects the archaeological importance of moorland areas for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs.

Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019903. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange?

The site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019903.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange?

Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange 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 1019903.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of bole and funerary cairn 1120m west of Harewood Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.4 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.9 km), Matlock Bridge (8 km).

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