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 on the high moorland of Devon. The hut circle is constructed from stone and represents one element within a larger prehistoric settlement complex on the moor. Such structures typically date from the Middle to Late Bronze Age and functioned as the foundations or footings of roundhouses with timber superstructures. The survival of multiple hut circles at this location provides evidence for sustained settlement and pastoral or agricultural activity during the Bronze Age period on Devon's moorlands.

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 on the high moorland of 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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