Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor

Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor

England
List entry 1015744
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hentor Warren boundary stone is a medieval marker monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, standing approximately 200 metres south-east of Hen Tor. The stone served to demarcate land boundaries, likely associated with the management and division of moorland during the medieval period. Such boundary stones were characteristic features of Dartmoor's landscape, indicating territorial divisions between different holdings or commons. The monument remains an important archaeological record of medieval land use and administrative practice in the south-west of England.

Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015744. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor?

Hentor Warren boundary stone is a medieval marker monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, standing approximately 200 metres south-east of Hen Tor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015744.

Who is responsible for protecting Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor?

Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen 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 1015744.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hentor Warren boundary stone standing 200m south east of Hen Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (8.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (8.9 km).

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