Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill

Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill

England
List entry 1018916
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill is a Bronze Age and later agricultural landscape in Devon. The monument comprises a coaxial field system characteristic of prehistoric land division, wherein fields are arranged in a regular geometric pattern aligned to cardinal axes, along with associated settlement evidence and subsequent modifications dating from later periods. The site demonstrates the long-term use and evolution of the landscape from the Bronze Age through to medieval and early modern times, reflecting successive phases of agricultural organization and habitation on Dartmoor's upland terrain. The preservation of these relict field boundaries and earthworks provides important evidence for understanding prehistoric and historic patterns of settlement and land use in south-western England.

Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill?

Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill is a Bronze Age and later agricultural landscape in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018916.

Who is responsible for protecting Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill?

Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill 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 1018916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coaxial field system, associated and later remains at Throwleigh Common and Kennon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three agglomerated enclosures, a round cairn and part of the Stannon block field system lying within Great Stannon Newtake (9.5 km), Two cairns on the summit of Water Hill 450m north west of Warren House Inn (9.5 km), Tinners' building in Great Stannon Newtake, 810m north west of Stannon Tor (9.5 km).

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