Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor

Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1020006
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor is a prehistoric monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The site comprises a stone hut circle associated with an enclosure, dating to the Bronze Age period when such structures formed part of the scattered settlement pattern across the moorland. The hut circle represents domestic occupation typical of the later Bronze Age, when pastoral communities established semi-permanent or permanent dwellings on the high ground. The enclosure likely functioned as a stock management feature, designed to contain livestock in association with the residential settlement.

Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor?

Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor is a prehistoric monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020006.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor?

Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor 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 1020006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and stone hut circle 770m south of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenwell Girt socket stone 600m SSW of Lovaton hamlet (9.9 km), Two hut circles S of Catstor Down (10 km), Brisworthy stone circle (10.5 km).

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