Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAgglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam

England
List entry 1009573
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Devon. The site comprises multiple circular hut platforms arranged within an enclosure, representing domestic occupation typical of upland moorland communities during the later Bronze Age period. The hut circles and their associated enclosure demonstrate the settlement patterns and domestic organisation of prehistoric moorland populations in south-western England. Such agglomerated settlements reflect the social and economic structures of Bronze Age communities engaged in pastoral activities across Dartmoor's high ground.

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009573. View the official record →

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What is Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam?

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009573.

Who is responsible for protecting Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam?

Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam 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 1009573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles south-west of Ditsworthy Clam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (6 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (6 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.3 km).

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