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Hut circle and fields at Bishop's Mead is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises the remains of at least one hut circle together with associated field systems, representing evidence of prehistoric domestic occupation and agricultural activity. The hut circle, a characteristic form of dwelling from the Bronze Age period, survives as an earthwork, whilst the field boundaries reflect the organisation of contemporary land use. This site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land management practices in the South West of England.
Hut circle and fields, Bishop's Mead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002537. View the official record →
Hut circle and fields at Bishop's Mead is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002537.
Hut circle and fields, Bishop's Mead 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 1002537.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (7.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (7.5 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (7.5 km).
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