Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and stone hut circle 740m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement

Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1008643
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The enclosure and stone hut circle 740 metres south-east of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age settlement component located in Devon. The site comprises a circular stone hut foundation typical of Bronze Age domestic architecture, associated with an enclosure structure that would have served pastoral or domestic functions. Such settlements are characteristic of the later Bronze Age period when communities in south-western Britain organised themselves in small clusters of round houses with surrounding boundaries for stock management and habitation. The stone construction and landscape position reflect the adaptation of upland communities to the Devon landscape during the later prehistoric period.

Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008643. View the official record →

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What is Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement?

The enclosure and stone hut circle 740 metres south-east of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age settlement component located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008643.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m south east of Penn Beacon, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement?

Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m 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 1008643.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and stone hut circle 740m 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 (6.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.7 km).

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