Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm

England
List entry 1018094
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a circular arrangement of stones typical of the later prehistoric period, when such monuments served ritual, astronomical, or territorial functions across the British uplands. Like comparable stone circles in the Peak District and wider Pennine region, this example reflects the cultural practices and monumental building traditions of Bronze Age communities. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in the East Midlands.

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018094. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm?

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018094.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm?

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees 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 1018094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglian high cross in St Laurence's churchyard (8.1 km), Stoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circle (8.5 km), Stoke Flat East prehistoric field system (8.7 km).

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