Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement

Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1008644
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon is a prehistoric stone hut circle settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a ditched enclosure that formed part of a broader Bronze Age settlement pattern in the region, demonstrating the domestic and pastoral organisation of prehistoric communities. The site's physical remains reflect the settlement practices of the later Bronze Age period, with the enclosure serving to define and contain activity areas associated with nearby hut circles. This monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of upland settlement and land use in Devon during the second millennium BC.

Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement?

Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon is a prehistoric stone hut circle settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008644.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement?

Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 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 1008644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure 560m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.9 km).

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