Wigber Low is a neolithic settlement first discovered by J F Lucas in 1869, the most recent excavation was conducted by Dr J Collis of Sheffield University.

The cairn appears to be of Bronze Age origin, a small cremation deposit was originally found tucked in behind the kerb and included food vessel sherds.  Near to this and resting on the old ground surface were three jet beads, two bionical and one round.

Further reading:

Wigber Low, Derbyshire: a Bronze Age and Anglian Burial Site in the White Peak by John Collis, Published by the University of Sheffield. ISBN 0906090 13X - giving a detailed report on the excavation of an anglo saxon cemetary in the peark, with its gold and silver jewellery and iron sword.