Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement

Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1015430
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument comprises five circular structures constructed from stone, forming part of a larger settlement complex that demonstrates evidence of prehistoric domestic occupation and land use. The hut circles are typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns found across Dartmoor and south-west England, where such structures served as dwellings for pastoral and agricultural communities. The site's position within an extensive settlement landscape indicates the importance of this area during the Bronze Age period for sustaining communities through the exploitation of local resources.

Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015430. View the official record →

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What is Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement?

Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015430.

Who is responsible for protecting Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement?

Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement 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 1015430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (5.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.3 km).

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