Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe

Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe

England
List entry 1002593
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle village 600 yards southeast of Swincombe is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a cluster of circular domestic structures characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns on the moorland, dating to the Bronze Age period. Such hut circles represent the remains of roundhouses that served as domestic dwellings, their stone foundations surviving as visible archaeological features across the landscape. The settlement provides evidence of sustained Bronze Age occupation and land use on Dartmoor, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and social organisation in the southwest peninsula.

Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002593. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe?

Hut circle village 600 yards southeast of Swincombe is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002593.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe?

Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe 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 1002593.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles to the north-east of Piles Copse (9.9 km), Enclosure on Stalldown (10 km), Hillson's House cairn, Stalldown (10 km).

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