Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge

Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge

England
List entry 1002601
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises the remains of at least one hut circle, a characteristic dwelling form of the Bronze Age, together with associated field divisions that reflect the agricultural organisation of the period. The site demonstrates the pattern of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Devon uplands during the second millennium BCE. Such settlements are significant evidence for understanding the subsistence practices and spatial organisation of Bronze Age communities in south-west England.

Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge?

Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002601.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge?

Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge 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 1002601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles to the north-east of Piles Copse (9.9 km), Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill (10 km), Hillson's House cairn, Stalldown (10.2 km).

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