Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement

A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1013428
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge is a Bronze Age domestic settlement forming part of a larger ceremonial and domestic landscape on Dartmoor in Devon. The hut circle is constructed from stone and retains evidence of the characteristic circular or oval floor plan typical of Bronze Age dwellings, dating to approximately 1500–700 BCE. The monument forms one element of a partially enclosed settlement complex, indicating communal organisation of the domestic space during the later Bronze Age period. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use on Dartmoor, an area particularly rich in Bronze Age remains.

A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013428. View the official record →

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What is A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement?

A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge is a Bronze Age domestic settlement forming part of a larger ceremonial and domestic landscape on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013428.

Who is responsible for protecting A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement?

A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 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 1013428.

What other scheduled monuments are near A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle on Wigford Down (10 km), Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10.1 km), Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 680m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House (10.1 km).

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