Higger Tor
Higger Tor
Higger Tor is a distinctive gritstone tor located near the village of Hathersage in the Peak District National Park in England.
The tor stands at a height of 434 meters and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Hope Valley and the Dark Peak area.
The area is popular with hikers, rock climbers, and nature enthusiasts who come to explore the rugged terrain and admire the unique geological formations. Higger Tor is also steeped in history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age, and has been the subject of many local legends and stories over the years.
Created: 31 March 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Higger Tor
Higger Tor LiDAR Map
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Local History around Higger Tor
There are some historic monuments around including:
Cairnfield 860m north east of Ramsley LodgeWayside and boundary cross known as Lady's CrossWinyards Nick prehistoric field systemCairnfield 470m south west of Offerton HouseStoke Flat South prehistoric field systemCairn, 600m north east of Stanage HouseCairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern MoorsWayside cross west of Saltersitch BridgeCairn on Bamford Moor, 500m east of Great TorCairnfield 710m and 840m south east of Ladybower InnCairn on Bamford Edge, 500m north east of MooredgeAnglian high cross in St Laurence's churchyardCairn on Bamford Moor, 850m north west of Crow ChinFroggatt BridgeCairn 880m south west of Leam Hall FarmRound cairn on Curbar EdgeLead smelting site on Bole Hill, west of Bolehill LodgeCairnfield and ring cairn 490m south of Offerton HallCairnfield and associated settlement, 450m south west of Leam Hall FarmRing cairn on Bamford Moor, 900m north east of Lydgate FarmCairn on Bamford Edge, 570m north east of Clough HouseWayside cross in Shillito WoodPrehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High NebCairnfield, 870m north east of Stanage HouseCairnfield 970m north west of Green's HouseStanage Edge Roman roadCairn 720m north east of Lady Wash FarmRedmires First World War Training AreaPrehistoric landscape on Big Moor and Ramsley MoorStoke Flat East prehistoric field systemRound cairn on Curbar EdgeEmbanked stone circle on Eyam Moor, 340m south of Leam Hall FarmToad's Mouth prehistoric field systemCairnfield and field system north of Eaglestone Flat, 450m south west of Swine StyStone circle, 960m north east of High Lees FarmCamp Green ringworkStone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir CottagesCairnfield 400m north east of Ramsley LodgeTwo cairns at Crow ChinEmbanked stone circle known as Wet Withens, and adjacent cairnCairn on Bamford Moor, 975m north east of Clough HouseCairnfield, 320m west of Leam Hall FarmCarl Wark slight univallate hillfortMedieval enclosed field system and earlier remains at Sheffield PlantationMedieval field system and long houses at Lawrence FieldCairnfield, 580m ENE of Stanage HousePadley Hall: a medieval great houseCairn on Bamford Moor, 680m north of High Lees FarmCairnfield 775m NNE of High Lees FarmCalver weir and water management system 200m north east of Stocking FarmCairnfield 615m west of Moor Edge FarmCairnfield 180m north east of Ramsley LodgeStoke Flat West prehistoric field system and stone circleRomano-British farmstead and post-medieval charcoal burning site 570m north east of Ladybower InnCallow prehistoric settlement and field system, Carr Head Moor, 300m ENE of Toothill FarmRing cairn, 500m north west of Burbage BridgeCairnfield and embanked stone circle 550m east of Barbrook ReservoirCairnfield, linear clearance and ring cairn 720m north west of Moor Edge FarmCairn at Winyards Nick 470m south east of Mitchell FieldLead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane FarmCairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark HillfortCairn 380m south west of Burbage BridgeHordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat BridgeNorth Lees ChapelGrindleford BridgeTwo ring cairns at Ciceley Low, 500m ESE of Parson House FarmRomano-British farmstead 475m east of Ladybower InnCairnfield and quarry on Bamford Edge, 720m north of Clough HouseMedieval farmstead and field system 525m south of Yarncliff QuarryCairnfield 600m west of Highlow HallLead smelt mill and wood-drying kiln in Froggatt Wood, 550m south of Haywood FarmWayside cross west of Fox LaneCairn on Bamford Moor, 960m north east of Clough HouseWaymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook BridgeThe Warren Romano-British settlement, 320m north west of North Lees HallCairnfield 630m north east of Stanage HouseSheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field systemSmall stone circle and central cairn on Eyam Moor, 370m south of Fern CottageRing cairn and cairn on Ramsley Moor, 850m north east of Ramsley LodgeCairnfield 600m NNE of High Lees Farm.
