Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge

A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge

England
List entry 1017869
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge is a Bronze Age settlement in Devon, England. The site comprises multiple stone-built hut circles arranged within an irregular field system characteristic of prehistoric agricultural communities. The hut circles and associated field boundaries represent evidence of settlement patterns and land use during the Bronze Age period. The irregular aggregate field system demonstrates the pastoral and arable economy of its prehistoric inhabitants.

A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017869. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge?

A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge is a Bronze Age settlement in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017869.

Who is responsible for protecting A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge?

A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge 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 1017869.

What other scheduled monuments are near A stone hut circle settlement and irregular aggregate field system at the northern tip of Long Ridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gunpowder factory at Powder Mills, a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn (8.8 km), Five cairns, two stone alignments and three cists, forming part of a ritual complex on Lakehead Hill (8.9 km), A partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, two cairns containing cists and a post-medieval building 440m NNW of Powder Mills (8.9 km).

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