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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles and rectangular pens, south of Bala Brook is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a series of hut circles, which served as domestic dwellings, alongside rectangular pens that likely functioned as livestock enclosures or working areas. The site exemplifies the residential and pastoral character of upland settlements during the Bronze Age period. The physical remains, visible as earthwork features in the landscape, provide evidence of the economic and social organisation of prehistoric communities in this region.

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 Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. 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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