Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures and hut circles N of White Tor

Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor

England
List entry 1003184
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures and hut circles north of White Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises multiple circular hut foundations and associated field enclosures, representing the remains of a prehistoric domestic settlement typical of Dartmoor's upland occupation during the second millennium BCE. The hut circles, defined by stone banks and rubble spreads, demonstrate the pattern of settlement and land organisation characteristic of Bronze Age farming communities on the moor. The enclosures suggest structured pastoral and agricultural land use, with the site contributing significantly to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and the exploitation of Dartmoor's upland landscape during the prehistoric period.

Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003184. View the official record →

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What is Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor?

Enclosures and hut circles north of White Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003184.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor?

Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor 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 1003184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures and hut circles N of White Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 340m ESE of Norsworthy Bridge (10 km), Middleworth farmstead, 450m south east of Norsworthy Bridge (10.1 km), Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor (10.3 km).

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