Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm

Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm

England
List entry 1016998
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Derbyshire. The circle consists of small stones arranged in a circular formation, typical of Bronze Age ceremonial sites found across the Peak District and wider upland regions of Britain. Such monuments are thought to date from the Bronze Age, a period when communities erected standing stones and stone circles for religious, astronomical, or commemorative purposes. The site's location on high ground is characteristic of many contemporary stone circles, which were often positioned in prominent landscape settings visible across considerable distances.

Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016998. View the official record →

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What is Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm?

Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016998.

Who is responsible for protecting Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm?

Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm 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 1016998.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small stone circle on Smelting Hill, 560m north east of Lane End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale (7.8 km), Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (7.9 km), White Cliff bowl barrow (8.5 km).

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