Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles in Erme Valley

Hut circles in Erme Valley

England
List entry 1002607
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles in Erme Valley is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, comprising a group of domestic structures that date to the second millennium before Christ. The monument consists of several circular or sub-circular stone-built hut foundations, typical of upland settlement patterns in the Southwest Peninsula during this period. These structures represent evidence of pastoral and agricultural communities that exploited the moorland environment, with the hut circles positioned to take advantage of available water sources and sheltered locations within the valley. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and settlement strategy in Devon's upland regions.

Hut circles in Erme Valley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002607. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles in Erme Valley?

Hut circles in Erme Valley is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, comprising a group of domestic structures that date to the second millennium before Christ. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002607.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles in Erme Valley?

Hut circles in Erme Valley 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 1002607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles in Erme Valley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.2 km).

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