Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAgglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles

England
List entry 1009578
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a cluster of domestic structures evidenced by hut circles associated with an enclosing earthwork, characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in the southwest. Such agglomerated settlements with multiple hut circles indicate a community of some size and social organisation during the Bronze Age period. The site represents an important example of domestic and settlement archaeology from this era in Devon.

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles?

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009578.

Who is responsible for protecting Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles?

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles 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 1009578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.8 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (3 km).

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