Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring

Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring

England
List entry 1021049
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Brimpts Mine is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising three prehistoric domestic enclosures with associated boundary systems characteristic of the period. The site lies approximately 550 metres north-west of Outer Huccaby Ring and forms part of the dense archaeological landscape of Bronze Age settlement that defines this moorland region. The three settlements are accompanied by reaves, the linear field boundaries typical of Bronze Age land division, which indicate organised agricultural management and territorial organisation. The site represents important evidence for Bronze Age domestic occupation and land use patterns on Dartmoor during the second millennium BC.

Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring?

Brimpts Mine is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising three prehistoric domestic enclosures with associated boundary systems characteristic of the period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021049.

Who is responsible for protecting Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring?

Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring 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 1021049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western White Barrow (9.5 km), Stone row, cairn and enclosures near Hook Lane, Erme Valley (9.8 km), Eastern White Barrow (9.8 km).

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