Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps

Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps

England
List entry 1012297
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed area containing multiple hut circles, representing domestic habitation from the later prehistoric period. The enclosure and associated hut circles are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns on Dartmoor, where such sites evidence pastoral and agricultural communities. The remains survive as earthwork features and constitute an important record of prehistoric occupation and land use on the moor.

Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps?

Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012297.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps?

Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps 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 1012297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure with hut circles west of Plym Steps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9.7 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.1 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.2 km).

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