Scheduled MonumentsEnglandField systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar

Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar

England
List entry 1020574
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar, is a Bronze Age and later settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises residential structures in the form of hut circles, associated field systems indicating organised agricultural land use, and four beacon positions that likely served signalling or ceremonial functions across the moorland landscape. The hut circles and field systems date primarily to the Bronze Age, representing a period of significant settlement intensity on Dartmoor, whilst the beacon structures may belong to a later period of use. The site demonstrates the long-term occupation and land management practices characteristic of Dartmoor's prehistoric communities.

Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020574. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar?

Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar, is a Bronze Age and later settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020574.

Who is responsible for protecting Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar?

Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar 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 1020574.

What other scheduled monuments are near Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead, boundary work and earthwork enclosures 350m south east of Middle Soar (0.3 km), Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar (0.5 km), Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm (0.8 km).

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