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 archaeological site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The settlement comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement patterns in the south-west. The site's position on Cox Tor, within the upland landscape of Dartmoor, reflects the prehistoric utilisation of moorland areas for domestic occupation and pastoral activity. The precise dating and detailed character of the enclosure remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though its form and moorland context place it within the broader tradition of prehistoric settlement on Dartmoor.

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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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 archaeological site located on 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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