Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood

Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood

England
List entry 1002649
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument comprises a group of hut circles, the stone-built remains of domestic structures, together with associated field systems that reflect the agricultural organisation of the Bronze Age community. Such settlements with their integrated field layouts represent important evidence for prehistoric land use and social organisation in the South West of England. The site contributes significantly to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and subsistence practices in the region.

Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood?

Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002649.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood?

Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood 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 1002649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor (9.8 km), One of three cairns on Three Barrows, Ugborough Moor (9.9 km), Unenclosed stone hut settlement with enclosures north of Piles Copse (10 km).

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