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 monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a nucleated cluster of domestic structures arranged within an enclosing boundary, a settlement form characteristic of later prehistoric upland communities in south-western England. The hut circles and their associated enclosure demonstrate the pattern of organised settlement and land use practised during the Bronze Age period, representing the domestic and territorial organisation of Dartmoor's ancient population.

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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Questions & answers

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 monument located on Dartmoor 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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