Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor

Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor

England
List entry 1019858
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure east of Down Tor is a prehistoric field system and settlement enclosure located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises an irregular enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, situated approximately 740 metres north-east of Combshead Tor at an elevation typical of Bronze Age settlement activity on the moor. Dating to the Bronze Age, the site represents evidence of pastoral economy and land management practices during this period, when such enclosed spaces served domestic and agricultural functions. The enclosure forms part of the wider pattern of Bronze Age settlement distribution across Dartmoor, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use on the high moorland plateau.

Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor?

Enclosure east of Down Tor is a prehistoric field system and settlement enclosure located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019858.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor?

Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead 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 1019858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (9 km), Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (9.8 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (9.9 km).

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