Five Wells

Five Wells
Location Peak District
Coordinates 53°14′11″N 1°48′57″W / 53.23626°N 1.81595°W / 53.23626; -1.81595Coordinates: 53°14′11″N 1°48′57″W / 53.23626°N 1.81595°W / 53.23626; -1.81595
Built 3400–2400 BC
Architectural style(s) British pre-Roman Architecture
Official name: Five Wells chambered tomb
Designated 5 August 1926[1]
Reference no. 1008940
Location in Derbyshire

Five Wells is a chambered tomb and scheduled ancient monument on Taddington Moor in the Peak District. Three stones mark the main chamber, which has been dramatically reduced; a second less well-preserved chamber is to the west. Access can be had on foot via a permitted path from Pillwell Gate to the west.[2] The mound was excavated by Thomas Bateman in 1846.[3]

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