Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm

Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm

England
List entry 1017665
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm, is a prehistoric monument consisting of two circular stone structures located on the Derbyshire uplands. The cairns date to the Bronze Age and represent funerary or ceremonial monuments typical of their period. Ring cairns of this type comprise circular arrangements of stones, often retaining a central open space, and are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices across the British uplands. The monument survives as an archaeological site of regional significance, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Peak District landscape.

Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017665. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm?

Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm, is a prehistoric monument consisting of two circular stone structures located on the Derbyshire uplands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017665.

Who is responsible for protecting Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm?

Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House 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 1017665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village settlement and barrows E of Gardom's Edge (7.4 km), Cairn 400m north west of Newbridge Farm (8.3 km), Wayside cross known as Whibbersley Cross (8.3 km).

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