Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst

An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst

England
List entry 1017285
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England
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Overview

History & significance

An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple adjoining enclosures situated in Devon. The monument represents a form of clustered settlement organisation characteristic of later prehistoric communities in south-west England, likely dating to the Iron Age period. The enclosed nature of the settlement suggests a concern for stock management and defence, reflecting the social and economic priorities of its inhabitants. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Devon during the later prehistoric period.

An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017285. View the official record →

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What is An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst?

An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple adjoining enclosures situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017285.

Who is responsible for protecting An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst?

An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst 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 1017285.

What other scheduled monuments are near An agglomerated enclosed settlement 480m west of Stoneyhurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Hurston Ridge 1km north west of Warren House Inn (9.7 km), Stone alignment and cairn 470m east of Stannon Brook source (9.8 km), Three agglomerated enclosures, a round cairn and part of the Stannon block field system lying within Great Stannon Newtake (9.9 km).

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