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Hut circle on Wigford Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument consists of the remains of a prehistoric dwelling, evidenced by a circular or sub-circular depression in the landscape characteristic of hut circles from this period. Such structures typically date to the Bronze Age and represent the domestic occupation of upland areas, providing archaeological evidence of ancient settlement patterns and land use in the southwest of England. The site is protected as a scheduled monument due to its significance for understanding prehistoric settlement and subsistence practices in this region.
Hut circle on Wigford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002551. View the official record →
Hut circle on Wigford Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002551.
Hut circle on Wigford Down 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 1002551.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (6.7 km), Post-medieval deer park, medieval fishpond, 18th century triumphal arch and a 19th century lead mine, ore works and smelt mill at Boringdon Park (6.9 km), Crownhill Fort (8.1 km).
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