Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor

Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor

England
List entry 1012251
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising the remains of stone-built structures within an enclosing boundary. The site dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such defended or bounded settlements were established across the upland regions of south-west England. The physical remains consist of the footings and walls of round stone huts arranged within an outer stone wall or rampart, a characteristic layout of Dartmoor's prehistoric domestic settlements. Such enclosed hut groups represent important evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use on Dartmoor, demonstrating how communities organised their domestic spaces and pastoral activities during this period.

Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor?

Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising the remains of stone-built structures within an enclosing boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012251.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor?

Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter 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 1012251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed stone hut settlement south-west of Gutter Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (5.3 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (5.5 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (6 km).

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