Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke

A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke

England
List entry 1011565
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Watern Oke is a Bronze Age unenclosed stone hut circle settlement located in Devon, England. The stone hut circle forming part of this settlement represents domestic occupation dating to the prehistoric period, when such structures served as permanent or semi-permanent dwellings. The hut circle's construction from stone and its position within a larger settlement pattern demonstrates the established agricultural and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the South West. The unenclosed nature of the settlement, lacking defensive fortifications, reflects the settlement practices typical of this period and region.

A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011565. View the official record →

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What is A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke?

Watern Oke is a Bronze Age unenclosed stone hut circle settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011565.

Who is responsible for protecting A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke?

A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke 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 1011565.

What other scheduled monuments are near A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, two cairns and a route marker 325m north west of Yellowmeade Farm (8.8 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm (9.1 km), Round barrow on North Hessary Tor (9.2 km).

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