Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor

England
List entry 1019571
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460 metres north-east of Rough Tor is a Bronze Age monument located on the high moorland of Bodmin Moor in Devon. The site comprises a defended settlement with stone-built structures including at least one hut circle, together with a cairn, representing the domestic and ritual landscape of the second millennium BC. Such enclosed settlements are characteristic of Bronze Age moorland occupation in south-west England, where communities practiced mixed subsistence strategies exploiting upland resources. The monument retains archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns, building practices, and land use during the Bronze Age period on Bodmin Moor.

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor?

The enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460 metres north-east of Rough Tor is a Bronze Age monument located on the high moorland of Bodmin Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019571.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor?

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough 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 1019571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed stone hut circle settlement and cairn 460m north east of Rough Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two enclosures and a cairnfield 180m north east of Crazy Well Pool (10 km), Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool (10 km), Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool (10.1 km).

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