Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook

England
List entry 1012775
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon, England, dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The monument comprises an enclosure containing multiple hut circles, the remains of circular domestic structures typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the south-west, along with rectangular pens that likely served agricultural or pastoral purposes. The site demonstrates the organised spatial arrangement characteristic of later prehistoric communities in the region, with the combination of domestic and stock management features indicating a self-sufficient pastoral economy. The monument survives as earthwork remains and represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and land use practices in Devon.

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012775. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook?

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon, England, dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012775.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook?

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook 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 1012775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (4.8 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5 km).

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