Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor

Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1020090
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement situated approximately 410 metres west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises evidence of ancient settlement alongside an organised field system characterised by parallel linear boundaries, typical of Bronze Age land division practices on the moorland. Such coaxial arrangements represent a significant phase in the prehistoric exploitation and management of Dartmoor's landscape, reflecting contemporary agricultural and pastoral organisation. The monument survives as an archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and demonstrates the systematic approach to land use adopted by moorland communities during this period.

Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020090. View the official record →

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What is Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor?

The coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement situated approximately 410 metres west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020090.

Who is responsible for protecting Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor?

Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m 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 1020090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.5 km), Part of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.5 km), Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.6 km).

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