Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle

Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle

England
List entry 1017592
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Stoke Flat West is a prehistoric monument complex in Derbyshire comprising a field system and stone circle dating to the Bronze Age. The site represents evidence of early agricultural land organisation and ritual practice from the second millennium BC. The stone circle forms the ritual or ceremonial focus of the landscape, whilst the associated field system demonstrates the organised cultivation practices of Bronze Age communities in the upland regions of the Peak District. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes significant archaeological evidence to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Midlands.

Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle?

Stoke Flat West is a prehistoric monument complex in Derbyshire comprising a field system and stone circle dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017592.

Who is responsible for protecting Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle?

Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle 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 1017592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Calton Pastures, 600m south-west of Calton Houses (8.6 km), Bowl barrow on Calton Pastures, 850m south of Calton Houses (9 km), Cairnfield on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation (9.5 km).

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