Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House

Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House

England
List entry 1016628
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The cairns consist of two separate circular mounds of stone and earth constructed as burial or ceremonial structures typical of upland prehistoric activity in the region. Their precise dating remains uncertain, though such monuments are generally associated with mortuary practices spanning the Neolithic through Bronze Age periods. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental construction within the Derbyshire landscape, reflecting the burial traditions and territorial organization of early agricultural or metal-working communities.

Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016628. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House?

Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016628.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House?

Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House 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 1016628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 750m south west of Offerton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge (7.4 km), Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale (8.1 km), Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane (8.2 km).

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