Hob Hurst's House, Bronze Age burial cairn in Beeley, England
Description
Hob Hurst's House is a Bronze Age burial mound on open moorland near Beeley. The rectangular structure measures roughly 8 meters long and 7.5 meters wide, rising about 1 meter above the ground, with a stone-lined chamber at its core that once held cremated remains.
History
The mound dates to the Bronze Age and was archaeologically examined in 1853 by Thomas Bateman. The investigation revealed two groups of cremated human remains and fragments of lead ore inside the chamber.
Culture
The name comes from local folklore about Hob Hurst, a supernatural figure said to inhabit the mound and help or play tricks on nearby farmers. These stories remain woven into how people in Beeley understand this place.
Practical
The site sits on a walking trail accessible from the B6012 near Beeley. Parking is available where the road meets the open moorland, making the spot straightforward to reach and explore.
Did you know?
The site is marked with Victorian-era stone bollards engraved with the letters VR. These markers show it received official protection under the 1882 Ancient Monument Act, one of the first laws of its kind to safeguard such places.
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