Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook

Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook

England
List entry 1012485
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosure containing multiple hut circles, indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation, representing domestic settlement patterns of these periods. The physical remains demonstrate the territorial organisation and habitation strategies of ancient communities in Devon's landscape. Such enclosures with associated hut circles are characteristic of prehistoric settlement complexes and provide archaeological evidence for understanding the material culture and social organisation of pre-Roman Britain.

Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook?

Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad Brook is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012485.

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

Enclosure with hut circles north of Scad 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 1012485.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.2 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (2.5 km).

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