Monument record MDR6617 - Ring cairn and cairnfield, east of Eagle Stone, Eaglestone Flat, Curbar
Type and Period (2)
- RING CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- CAIRNFIELD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Ring cairn at northern end of small cairnfield. Ring cairn measures 17.5m in diameter. A bank of stone and turf with a level interior. Bank is 0.5 - 0.6m high and 2.5m wide. Northern end has been damaged by a hollow way. To the south and east stand circa five small cairns, each approximately 2m in diameter or less. Scheduled. At least five small cairns lie south, east and west, mostly undisturbed. (1)
Site monitoring has been carried out and site appears not to be under threat. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDR16420 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 1999. Ring cairn and cairnfield on Eaglestone Flat. 31260. Cat. No.: 456.
- <2> SDR22276 Unpublished document: Marriott, J & Marriott, V (PDNPA). 2010. Scheduled Monument Monitoring Form: Ring cairn and cairnfield on Eaglestone Flat 270m E of Eagle Stone.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2652 7387 (99m by 96m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CURBAR, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3262
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Record last edited
Jul 3 2015 1:10PM