Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot

Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot

England
List entry 1007539
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The unenclosed stone hut circle settlement and enclosure situated 510 metres north of Deadlake Foot is a Bronze Age site located in Devon. The monument comprises the remains of stone-built domestic structures characteristic of the later prehistoric period, evidenced by the surviving hut circles which represent the foundations of roundhouses typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns on Dartmoor and the surrounding uplands. The associated enclosure demonstrates the organization of settlement space and resource management during this period. This site contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric upland settlement and land use in Devon during the second millennium BC.

Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot?

The unenclosed stone hut circle settlement and enclosure situated 510 metres north of Deadlake Foot is a Bronze Age site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007539.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot?

Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot 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 1007539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 510m north of Deadlake Foot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 500m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.4 km), Stone hut circle 570m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.4 km), A stone hut circle 650m east of Merrivale Bridge forming part of a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.5 km).

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