Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011497
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a prehistoric settlement site located on the moorland of Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British defensive settlement architecture on the Southwest Peninsula. The site's elevated position on Cox Tor would have provided both defensive advantage and visibility across the surrounding moorland landscape. The enclosed settlement represents an important record of prehistoric occupation and land management practices in the Dartmoor region during the first millennium BC and potentially into the Roman period.

Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a prehistoric settlement site located on the moorland of Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011497.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox 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 1011497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement 280m south-west of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.2 km), Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.3 km), One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down (10.3 km).

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