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This monument complex is a multi-period archaeological site located on Dartmoor near Merrivale, comprising remains spanning from the prehistoric through post-medieval periods. The Bronze Age elements include a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and a round cairn, representing domestic and ceremonial activity from the second millennium BCE. The site also preserves evidence of post-medieval settlement in the form of a farmstead, alongside industrial features including a millstone and stone cutting pits that relate to quarrying or tool manufacture activities. The juxtaposition of these remains across several millennia illustrates the continuity of human exploitation and habitation of this upland landscape.
A partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, round cairn, post medieval farmstead, millstone and stone cutting pits 580m ESE of Merrivale Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013427. View the official record →
This monument complex is a multi-period archaeological site located on Dartmoor near Merrivale, comprising remains spanning from the prehistoric through post-medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013427.
A partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, round cairn, post medieval farmstead, millstone and stone cutting pits 580m ESE of Merrivale Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013427.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles SE of Brisworthy (10 km), Settlement on Wigford Down (10 km), One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor (10 km).
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