Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake

Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake

England
List entry 1004574
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles and enclosure to south of Left Lake is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises a cluster of circular hut foundations together with an associated enclosure, typical of Bronze Age domestic occupation in the southwest of England. Such hut circle settlements are characteristic of the moorland communities that inhabited Devon during the later Bronze Age and into the Iron Age, representing the remains of small agricultural settlements. The site's preservation as earthwork remains provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use across Dartmoor and the Devon uplands.

Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004574. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake?

Hut circles and enclosure to south of Left Lake is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004574.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake?

Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake 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 1004574.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.4 km).

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