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 settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises evidence of prehistoric domestic occupation in the form of hut circles alongside associated field systems that represent the organised landscape management of the period. Four beacon structures, likely dating to a later period, form part of the monument's accumulated archaeological record. The complex illustrates the continuity and evolution of land use across the moor from the Bronze Age onwards.

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 settlement complex 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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