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The prehistoric settlement north of Bellever Tor is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a nucleated settlement with associated enclosures, an irregular aggregate field system, and a cairn. The site demonstrates the characteristic settlement patterns and agricultural organisation of Bronze Age Dartmoor communities, with the field boundaries and enclosures reflecting the intensive exploitation of the moorland landscape during this period. The presence of the cairn suggests ritual or burial significance alongside the domestic occupation evidenced by the settlement structures. This monument represents an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy on Dartmoor.
A prehistoric settlement with enclosures, an irregular aggregate field system and cairn north of Bellever Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018512. View the official record →
The prehistoric settlement north of Bellever Tor is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a nucleated settlement with associated enclosures, an irregular aggregate field system, and a cairn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018512.
A prehistoric settlement with enclosures, an irregular aggregate field system and cairn north of Bellever Tor 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 1018512.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn and cist 560m north of Grim's Grave (10.5 km), Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor (10.6 km), Cairn with a cist south-east of Plym Steps (10.7 km).
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