Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation

Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation

England
List entry 1019484
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England
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History & significance

Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation, is a Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises two separate stone cairns situated on the moorland landscape, representing burial or ceremonial structures typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Peak District region. These monuments form part of the extensive cairnfield evidence that characterises prehistoric activity across Beeley Moor, contributing to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ritual behaviour in this upland area.

Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019484. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation?

Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation, is a Bronze Age monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019484.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation?

Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation 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 1019484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.1 km), Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.7 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.7 km).

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