Monument record MDR15668 - Possible clearance cairn, Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN ? (Early Bronze Age to Medieval - 2350 BC to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible clearance cairn was discovered following rhodedendron clearance work at Shining Cliff Wood. The feature is 5m in diameter by 5m high, with a possible kerb. It may represent an agricultural phase prior to the present landscape, perhaps echoed in the Haytop field name suggesting an enclosure. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR20545 Unpublished document: Carr, R & Smith, P. 2008. Survey Report: Haytop, Shining Cliff Wood, Alderwasley, Derbyshire. HER Doc. No. 886, Feature 23.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 33377 53359 (14m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERWASLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3943
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM