Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor

England
List entry 1007948
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor is a Bronze Age settlement comprising multiple stone-built domestic structures arranged within an enclosed boundary. Located on Dartmoor in Devon, the site consists of the remains of several hut circles constructed from stone, a characteristic form of prehistoric domestic architecture found extensively across the moorland plateau. The settlement reflects the pattern of Bronze Age land use and pastoral occupation that characterised Dartmoor during the second millennium BC. The enclosed layout suggests a deliberate organisation of domestic and possibly communal space, typical of later Bronze Age settlement practices in the south-west peninsula.

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007948. View the official record →

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What is Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor?

The Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor is a Bronze Age settlement comprising multiple stone-built domestic structures arranged within an enclosed boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007948.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor?

Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White 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 1007948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed stone hut circle settlement on the south slope of White Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.5 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (10 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (10.3 km).

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