Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill

Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill

England
List entry 1003200
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed area containing a hut circle, representing domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period. Such settlements are characteristic of Bronze Age land use in the South West of England, where enclosed compounds and individual round houses indicate pastoral and agricultural communities. The physical remains survive as earthwork features that contribute to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and social organisation in Devon.

Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill?

Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003200.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill?

Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill 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 1003200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and hut circle N of Old Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.2 km).

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