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 located on the elevated moorland of south Devon. The monument comprises the remains of a substantial enclosed settlement with associated circular structures typical of later prehistoric domestic occupation, dating to the second millennium BCE. The hut circles represent the foundation rings of roundhouses, whilst the enclosure defines the boundary of this nucleated settlement pattern. Such upland settlements are characteristic of Bronze Age land use in south-western England and provide evidence of pastoral and agricultural exploitation of the moor during the later prehistoric period.

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 located on the elevated 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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