Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate

Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate

England
List entry 1008638
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The stone hut circle settlement located 600 metres east of Nodden Gate is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site in Devon, England. The monument comprises multiple hut circles and an associated length of enclosure wall, representing the residential and defensive infrastructure of a prehistoric farming community. The hut circles are typical of upland settlement patterns in southwest England during the later prehistoric period, with their circular stone foundations indicating domestic occupation. The enclosure wall suggests a degree of organization and livestock management characteristic of Iron Age settlement practices in the region.

Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008638. View the official record →

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What is Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate?

The stone hut circle settlement located 600 metres east of Nodden Gate is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008638.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate?

Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate 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 1008638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles and a length of enclosure wall, forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 600m east of Nodden Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 330m north of the Ordance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor (9.8 km), Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor (9.8 km), Stone hut circle forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor (9.9 km).

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