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

Enclosure and stone hut circle 740 metres south east of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age settlement monument located in Devon. The site comprises a stone hut circle integrated within an enclosure, representing domestic occupation and activity patterns characteristic of the Bronze Age period in south-west England. The hut circle and its associated enclosure form part of a larger settlement complex in the locality, evidence of organised habitation and land use during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Devon.

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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Questions & answers

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

Enclosure and stone hut circle 740 metres south east of Penn Beacon is a Bronze Age settlement monument 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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