Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor

Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor

England
List entry 1007648
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a substantial enclosure accompanied by two stone-built hut circles and a linear arrangement of standing stones, representing a characteristic form of prehistoric domestic and ceremonial organisation from the Bronze Age period. The stone hut circles are typical of Bronze Age settlement structures on Dartmoor, constructed with walls of drystone construction and representing evidence of permanent or semi-permanent habitation. The alignment of upright stones suggests ritual or territorial significance within the settlement complex, reflecting the multifunctional use of Bronze Age settlement landscapes in south-western Britain.

Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007648. View the official record →

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What is Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor?

Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007648.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor?

Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links 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 1007648.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure, two stone hut circles and an alignment of upright stones 780m north west of Little Links Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm (9.5 km), Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor (9.7 km), Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor (9.7 km).

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