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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age and Iron Age monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a coaxial field system, characteristic of prehistoric land organisation, together with associated settlement remains. The coaxial arrangement of fields, with their parallel layout, represents an important example of prehistoric agricultural planning and territorial division on the Dartmoor landscape. The monument dates primarily to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, reflecting patterns of farming and habitation that were established and developed across this moorland region during these prehistoric centuries.

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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Questions & answers

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

Coaxial field system and prehistoric settlement 410m west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age and Iron Age monument 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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