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

Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm

England
List entry 1018094
Nation
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 ritual monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a ring of standing stones typical of ceremonial landscapes constructed during the second millennium BC. Such stone circles served important functions within Bronze Age communities, likely relating to astronomical observation, gathering places, or ritual and burial practices. The monument survives as a significant archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and religious activity in the Derbyshire Peak District region.

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 ritual 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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