Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor

Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor

England
List entry 1003280
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut 700 yards northwest of Sharp Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises the remains of a prehistoric dwelling, typical of the scattered homesteads that characterised Bronze Age occupation of the moor during the second millennium BC. The site's survival as an archaeological feature reflects the preservation conditions of the upland landscape, where Bronze Age structures have endured with sufficient integrity to merit statutory protection. Such domestic sites contribute to understanding patterns of settlement, land use, and habitation strategies during Britain's Bronze Age period.

Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor?

Hut 700 yards northwest of Sharp Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003280.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor?

Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp 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 1003280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut 700yds (640m) NW of Sharp Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Riders Rings (The Rings) (9 km), Enclosure WSW of Dockwell Hole (9.2 km), Enclosure SE of Dockwell Hole (9.4 km).

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