Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm

Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm

England
List entry 1003190
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 150 yards northeast of Moorlands Farm is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located in Devon. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular hollow representing the sunken floor of a prehistoric dwelling, a common feature of Bronze Age occupation in the south-west of England. Such hut circles typically date from the second millennium BCE and represent the remains of single-family dwellings that formed part of dispersed settlement patterns across the Devon landscape. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the enduring archaeological value of Bronze Age settlement evidence in the region.

Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm?

Hut circle 150 yards northeast of Moorlands Farm is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003190.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm?

Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm 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 1003190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 150yds (140m) NE of Moorlands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five stone hut circles 320m east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement (9.9 km), Ring cairn on Shell Top (10.2 km), Tor cairn on Shell Top (10.2 km).

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