Barbrook II

Ringcairn

Barbrook II, Ringcairn

Following the same initial directions as for Barbrook I, this site is fairly easy to find, although this whole moor is littered with cairns, hinting at what a hive of activity it must have been during the Bronze Age.

This site was reconstructed after it was excavated in the 1960s and 70s creating a debate about whether it was right to do so. My opinion is positive as it aids me in picturing what these places were like when originally constructed. Personally, I do not think it hurts to have at least one prehistoric site brought back to as close as possible original condition.

  • Location: Big Moor
  • Nearest Town: Baslow, 5km SW
  • OS Explorer Map: OL24
  • OS Grid: SK27757582
  • GPS: 53º 16’ 43.1” N • 01º 35’ 07.1” W
  • Altitude: 307m
  • Difficulty: Easy
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