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

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The site consists of stone-built circular structures typical of prehistoric domestic occupation, representing evidence of permanent or semi-permanent habitation during the Bronze Age period. The settlement's enclosed layout, defined by surrounding stone boundaries, indicates organised settlement planning and communal land use characteristic of later prehistoric communities in south-west England. Such hut circle settlements are significant archaeological remains that illuminate the domestic arrangements and social organisation of Bronze Age populations in the upland regions of Devon.

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?

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement 400m south-west of Devil's Bridge is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. 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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