Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEasternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

England
List entry 1007555
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age domestic structure located in Devon. This hut circle is one of several structures comprising a prehistoric settlement on the moor, representing evidence of sustained occupation during the Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular arrangement of stone, typical of hut circles from this era, which would have formed the foundation or outer wall of a domestic dwelling. The settlement's location on open moorland reflects the Bronze Age use of upland areas for pastoral and domestic settlement, and the hut circles provide important archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric habitation patterns and lifeways in southwestern Britain.

Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007555. View the official record →

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What is Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

The easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age domestic structure located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007555.

Who is responsible for protecting Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor 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 1007555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easternmost stone hut circle forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.4 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (9.8 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (9.9 km).

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