Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010474
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the high moorlands of Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises an irregular enclosure with associated hut circles, representing evidence of domestic occupation and pastoral activity during the Bronze Age period. The hut circles indicate the presence of roundhouse dwellings typical of this era, whilst the enclosure suggests an organised settlement pattern possibly used for livestock management or defence. Such sites are characteristic of Dartmoor's extensively settled prehistoric landscape and provide valuable archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement practices and land use on the moor.

Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the high moorlands of Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010474.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball 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 1010474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure with hut circles west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km).

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