Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps

An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps

England
List entry 1014478
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the moorland of Devon. The monument comprises a circular stone hut structure associated with a surrounding enclosure, typical of the domestic settlements constructed during the Bronze Age on Dartmoor and comparable upland regions. The hut circle exhibits the characteristic dry stone construction methods of the period, with evidence of in-situ occupation debris. This settlement pattern reflects the pastoral and agricultural economy of Bronze Age communities inhabiting the South West Peninsula during the second millennium before the Common Era.

An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014478. View the official record →

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What is An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps?

An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the moorland of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014478.

Who is responsible for protecting An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps?

An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps 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 1014478.

What other scheduled monuments are near An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.1 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (10.1 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.1 km).

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