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Starehole Bottom is a multi-period archaeological site in Devon containing evidence of prehistoric and medieval settlement. The site encompasses a coaxial field system of Iron Age or Romano-British date, characterised by a regular grid pattern of field boundaries aligned to cardinal directions, alongside hut circles indicative of domestic occupation during the prehistoric period. Medieval farm buildings on the site represent continuity or reoccupation of the landscape in later centuries. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork complex makes it significant for understanding long-term patterns of land use and settlement in Devon's archaeological landscape.
Coaxial field system, hut circles and medieval farm buildings at Starehole Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020577. View the official record →
Starehole Bottom is a multi-period archaeological site in Devon containing evidence of prehistoric and medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020577.
Coaxial field system, hut circles and medieval farm buildings at Starehole Bottom 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 1020577.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm (0.5 km), Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar (1.1 km), Medieval farmstead, boundary work and earthwork enclosures 350m south east of Middle Soar (1.1 km).
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