Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor

Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1020004
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and the two stone hut circles located approximately 490 metres and 550 metres south-west of Cox Tor comprise a Bronze Age settlement complex situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The hut circles represent domestic structures typical of the Bronze Age period, constructed from stone and forming part of a broader pattern of upland settlement on the moor. The cairnfield, a field scatter of cairns associated with the settlement, indicates pastoral and agricultural use of the landscape during the Bronze Age, with the cairns potentially marking field boundaries or serving ritual functions. This monument complex demonstrates the sustained occupation and land management of Dartmoor's higher elevations during the Bronze Age, contributing to evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns in south-west England.

Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020004. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor?

Cairnfield and the two stone hut circles located approximately 490 metres and 550 metres south-west of Cox Tor comprise a Bronze Age settlement complex situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020004.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor?

Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor 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 1020004.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and two stone hut circles 490m and 550m south west of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early-Christian inscribed stone near Uphill (10.2 km), Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation (10.2 km), Part of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.2 km).

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