Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor

Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor

England
List entry 1021336
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements located 180 metres north and 350 metres north-west of Hartland Tor in Devon form part of a Bronze Age landscape of considerable archaeological significance. The coaxial field systems, characterised by their regular geometric arrangement of parallel boundaries, represent a distinctive form of prehistoric land division associated with the second millennium BC. The settlements discovered within this complex demonstrate sustained occupation and agricultural management during the Bronze Age period, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in south-west England. These monuments, recorded under the National Heritage List for England entry 1021336, remain significant archaeological evidence of Bronze Age community organisation and territorial organisation on Dartmoor's periphery.

Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor?

Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements located 180 metres north and 350 metres north-west of Hartland Tor in Devon form part of a Bronze Age landscape of considerable archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021336.

Who is responsible for protecting Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor?

Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland 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 1021336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 580m south of Horn's Cross forming part of a cairn cemetery on Holne Ridge (10.1 km), Cross NE of Nun's Cross (10.2 km), Enclosed prehistoric settlement and three round cairns 870m south east of Horn's Cross (10.4 km).

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