Minninglow

Minninglow is a Neolithic burial complex in the Derbyshire hills comprising stone chambers and mound graves. The oval-shaped site spans roughly 45 by 38 meters and holds two complete chamber systems plus three partial ones all built within a single large earthen mound.

The site was built during the Neolithic period as a burial place used by multiple generations of people over time. Archaeological investigations in the 1840s uncovered the chambers and revealed evidence of repeated use and modification across different eras.

The stone chambers here reveal how Neolithic and Bronze Age communities honored their dead and the role these burial sites played in their religious practices. You can still see the careful arrangement of rocks that shaped these sacred spaces for ancient people.

The site sits on a hilltop and is reached via a marked walking path branching from the High Peak Trail. Wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and stones can be slippery, especially after wet weather.

This is one of the rare multi-chamber Neolithic tombs surviving in central England with a notably complete structure still visible today. The internal stonework has remained remarkably intact for thousands of years, preserving most of its original form for modern visitors to witness.

Location: Ballidon

Elevation above the sea: 372 m

GPS coordinates: 53.11241,-1.68876

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05