Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor

England
List entry 1007663
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The site comprises a cluster of stone-built circular dwellings arranged within an enclosing bank or wall, a characteristic form of prehistoric domestic settlement found across the moorland landscape. Such hut circle settlements represent important evidence for Bronze Age land use and social organisation on Dartmoor, typically dating to between 1500 and 800 BCE. The stone construction and enclosed layout suggest a community-focused settlement pattern, with the physical remains providing archaeological evidence of prehistoric domestic life and settlement strategies in this upland environment.

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007663. View the official record →

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What is Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor?

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007663.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor?

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe 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 1007663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed stone hut circle settlement 540m east of Doe Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement, field system, cairn and three pillow mounds, 290m north east of Merrivale Bridge (9.7 km), Stone hut circle 500m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.7 km), Two pillow mounds 660m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren (9.7 km).

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