Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme

Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme

England
List entry 1002608
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed area with associated hut circles, representing domestic occupation and pastoral management during the Bronze Age period. The site's location at the confluence of Blatchford Bottom and the River Erme suggests settlement in a landscape with good access to water resources. Such enclosed settlements with hut circles are characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Devon and the wider Southwest, reflecting patterns of nucleated habitation and stock management in the upland and riverside zones of the region.

Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme?

Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002608.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme?

Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme 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 1002608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and hut circles at junction of Blatchford Bottom and River Erme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (5.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (5.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6 km).

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