Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosures NE of Peamore Cottage

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage

England
List entry 1002652
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage is a prehistoric field system located in Devon. The monument comprises a series of rectangular and irregular enclosures defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age agricultural organisation. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features in their current setting, preserving evidence of ancient land division and pastoral or arable use patterns. Such enclosed field systems represent significant archaeological testimony to the development of settled farming communities in the south-west peninsula during the later prehistoric period.

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage?

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage is a prehistoric field system located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002652.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage?

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage 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 1002652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington (0.8 km), Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation (1.1 km), Earthwork enclosure S of Blackall's Copse (1.6 km).

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