Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles E of Southway

Hut circles E of Southway

England
List entry 1002621
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles E of Southway is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The site comprises remains of prehistoric domestic structures dating to the Bronze Age period, representing evidence of early settlement patterns in the region. The hut circles themselves are circular or sub-circular depressions in the ground that mark the locations of ancient roundhouses, a common form of dwelling during this era. Such settlements provide valuable archaeological information about Bronze Age communities, their spatial organisation, and their adaptation to the Devon landscape.

Hut circles E of Southway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles E of Southway?

Hut circles E of Southway is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002621.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles E of Southway?

Hut circles E of Southway 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 1002621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles E of Southway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (7.5 km), Four cairns on Holne Lee 1140m north west of Greatcombe (8 km), Hembury Castle (8.2 km).

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