Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe

Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe

England
List entry 1002588
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 300 yards southwest of Meacombe is a Bronze Age domestic settlement located in Devon. The site consists of a circular or oval hollow in the ground, characteristic of prehistoric roundhouse construction from the second millennium before Christ. Such hut circles represent evidence of early agricultural communities and domestic occupation during the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as an earthwork feature that contributes to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Devon.

Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe?

Hut circle 300 yards southwest of Meacombe is a Bronze Age domestic settlement located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002588.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe?

Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe 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 1002588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 300yds (270m) SW of Meacombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles on Bonehill Down (8.2 km), Deserted medieval settlement at Blackaton, 340m and 400m north east of Lower Blackaton (8.7 km), Settlement on Smallacombe Rocks (8.8 km).

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