Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone

A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone

England
List entry 1018925
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ivy Tor, situated east-south-east of Belstone on Dartmoor in Devon, is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments reflecting sustained use of the upland landscape across multiple periods. The site comprises two stone hut circle settlements, extensive cairnfields with associated cairns, and a warren, indicating a palimpsest of pastoral and possibly domestic activity from prehistoric times through to the medieval period. The hut circles represent domestic settlement of the Bronze Age or later prehistoric periods, whilst the cairnfields and discrete cairns served burial, territorial, and clearance functions. The warren demonstrates medieval exploitation of the moorland resource, indicating the site's continued value for subsistence and economic purposes well into the historic period.

A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018925. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone?

Ivy Tor, situated east-south-east of Belstone on Dartmoor in Devon, is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments reflecting sustained use of the upland landscape across multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018925.

Who is responsible for protecting A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone?

A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone 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 1018925.

What other scheduled monuments are near A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blowing mill 260m south east of Teignhead Farm (9.2 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge (9.6 km), Quintin's Man round cairn (9.6 km).

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