Description: The remains of a cairn once the central feature of a neolithic barrow, Five Wells is arguably the highest situated megalithic tomb in England at 425 metres above sea level. This style of tomb possibly owes its origins to those of the Cotswold-Severn series or even those in Ireland, whilst actually being part of the Peak series of burial chambers. High on Taddington Moor with potentially fantastic views spoiled by industrial sites, the limestone slabs that remain form back to back burial chambers originally entered from the east and west, whilst no roofing slabs remain and one of the chambers is partially buried. When Bateman excavated the tomb in 1846 he uncovered 12 skeletons in the east chamber and 5 more have since be discovered on the site. A dig in 1899 also uncovered flints and pottery. (information from www.mucusart.co.uk)