Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStaden earthwork

Staden earthwork

England
List entry 1007032
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Staden earthwork is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a substantial linear earthwork or bank that traverses the landscape, typical of territorial or defensive features from prehistoric periods. Its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such earthworks are generally associated with land division, stock management, or settlement demarcation during the later prehistory of the English Midlands. The monument survives as a visible landscape feature and is recorded in the national heritage register as evidence of early human land use and social organisation in the region.

Staden earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Staden earthwork?

Staden earthwork is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007032.

Who is responsible for protecting Staden earthwork?

Staden earthwork 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 1007032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Staden earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two hlaews at Haslin House (1.7 km), Hollins Hill bowl barrow (4.3 km), Dowel Cave (4.6 km).

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