Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle at Tunhill Rocks

Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks

England
List entry 1003286
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of the remains of a prehistoric dwelling, identified by its characteristic circular or sub-circular ground plan typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the South West of England. Such hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation during the later Bronze Age period, roughly between 1500 and 700 BCE, when communities on Dartmoor adapted to the moorland environment. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and domestic life on the high moorlands of Devon.

Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks?

Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003286.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks?

Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks 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 1003286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle at Tunhill Rocks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hembury Castle (7.4 km), Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe (7.4 km), Hawson Cross (7.9 km).

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