Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake

Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake

England
List entry 1012783
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The monument comprises an enclosed area containing multiple hut circles, indicating habitation during the Bronze Age when such nucleated settlements were established across the moorland landscape. The enclosure structure and associated domestic remains provide archaeological evidence of domestic life and settlement patterns during the later prehistory of the region. Such sites are characteristic of Dartmoor's Bronze Age occupation and represent an important class of archaeological monuments documenting the earliest sedentary communities of the southwest peninsula.

Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake?

Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012783.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake?

Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake 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 1012783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure with hut circles north of Bala Brook intake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.2 km).

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