Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation

Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation

England
List entry 1012739
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosure containing multiple hut circles, indicating a domestic settlement of the later Bronze Age period. Such enclosed settlements with associated circular structures represent an important phase of prehistoric occupation in southwestern England, reflecting the organized settlement patterns and domestic architecture of inland Bronze Age communities. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age habitation in Devon and the wider southwestern peninsula.

Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation?

Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012739.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation?

Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation 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 1012739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure with hut circles north of Harrowthorn Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.4 km).

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