by Prehistoric_Admin | May 10, 2024 | Ringcairn
Green Low Green Low, Ringcairn This site was quite a surprise as I wasn’t expecting much. There isn’t a lot to see at this site, but it’s still a lovely, albeit somewhat ruined ringcairn. No upright or kerbstones are visible, but parts of a rubble bank are, with a...
by Prehistoric_Admin | May 10, 2024 | Ringcairn
Harland Edge Harland Edge, Ringcairn Harland Edge itself is littered with cairns, two of which can be seen in very close proximity to this ringcairn. The ringcairn itself is quite unusual as there are still upright portal stones marking two distinct entrances, the...
by Prehistoric_Admin | May 10, 2024 | Ringcairn
Hathersage Moor Hathersage Moor, Ringcairn This is a fairly easy one to find and a moderate round-trip hike of less than 2km. There are several stones lying around with only one that could be termed as an upright. It has the hallmarks of a ringcairn, with entrance to...
by Prehistoric_Admin | May 10, 2024 | Chambered Tomb
Hob Hurst’s House Hob Hurst’s House, Chambered Tomb This Neolithic chambered tomb predates the extensive Bronze Age activity in this area, therefore it’s easy to conclude that it must still have been of some significance as the Bronze Age builders built all...
by Prehistoric_Admin | May 10, 2024 | Freestanding Stone Circle
Hordron Edge Hordron Edge, Freestanding Stone Circle Hordron Edge is a magnificent example of a Peak District stone circle. It is one of the largest in the Peak at about 15m across, with nine uprights still in place, which vary between 0.5m and 0.9m in height. This...
