Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown

Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown

England
List entry 1012767
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown is a prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises an enclosed area positioned on the western slope of the Erme valley, representing settlement or land management practices of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such enclosed sites in Devon's upland and valley margins typically served domestic, pastoral, or ceremonial functions, reflecting the economic organisation of prehistoric communities in the southwest. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature demonstrates the long occupation history of Devon's valleys during the later prehistoric period.

Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown?

Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown is a prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012767.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown?

Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown 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 1012767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.9 km).

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