Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains

Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains

England
List entry 1004573
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on the moorland of south Devon. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures in the form of hut circles arranged in association with an enclosure, representing a coherent phase of prehistoric settlement activity. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument evidences the patterns of occupation and land use characteristic of upland Devon during this period. The physical remains survive as archaeological features visible on the ground surface, contributing to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and organisation across Dartmoor and the surrounding moorland landscape.

Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004573. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains?

Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on the moorland of south Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004573.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains?

Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains 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 1004573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and hut circles on Erme Plains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a group of four cairns on Butterdon Hill (6.7 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6.9 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6.9 km).

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