Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge

An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge

England
List entry 1011253
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England
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Overview

History & significance

An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge is a prehistoric monument comprising the remains of several stone-built roundhouses and associated structures set within a defensive enclosure. The settlement belongs to the Iron Age period and represents a domestic occupation site typical of upland Devon during the later prehistoric era. The hut circles are marked by circular stone footings and kerbs, with the settlement bounded by an enclosing earthwork or stone wall that served both practical and defensive functions. This site provides evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the South West of England during the first millennium before Christ.

An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011253. View the official record →

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What is An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge?

An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge is a prehistoric monument comprising the remains of several stone-built roundhouses and associated structures set within a defensive enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011253.

Who is responsible for protecting An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge?

An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge 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 1011253.

What other scheduled monuments are near An enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of Penn Moor contour reave incorporating two stone hut circles and an enclosed hut settlement (10.1 km), Part of Penn Moor contour reave (10.1 km), Enclosure with hut circles south-west of Penn Beacon (10.1 km).

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