Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom

Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom

England
List entry 1004557
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises the remains of residential structures and associated enclosed areas dating to the Bronze Age period, evidenced by the preserved archaeological features visible on the ground. The hut circles represent domestic occupation whilst the enclosures suggest organised use of the landscape for both habitation and pastoral management. This site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and lifeways in the Southwest Peninsula during the second millennium BC.

Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004557. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom?

Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004557.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom?

Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom 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 1004557.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and hut circles at Petre's Pits Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (5.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.2 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (5.3 km).

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