Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles and fields on Dendles Waste

Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste

England
List entry 1002524
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The site comprises the remains of prehistoric domestic structures in the form of circular hut foundations, together with associated field systems that demonstrate the agricultural organisation of the settlement. The hut circles and surrounding landscape features date to the Bronze Age period, reflecting the permanent or semi-permanent habitation patterns of this era. The archaeological remains provide evidence of the settlement's economy and the methods by which Bronze Age communities managed and exploited the surrounding land.

Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste?

Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002524.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste?

Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste 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 1002524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles and fields on Dendles Waste?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.6 km).

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