Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles on Bonehill Down

Hut circles on Bonehill Down

England
List entry 1002619
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles on Bonehill Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The site comprises the remains of several circular domestic structures characteristic of the second millennium BCE, when such roundhouses formed the basis of upland pastoral communities across south-western Britain. These hut circles, identifiable as shallow depressions and stone foundations in the landscape, represent evidence of sustained human occupation and land use during the later prehistoric period. The settlement reflects the adaptation of Bronze Age peoples to the moorland environment and their exploitation of upland resources.

Hut circles on Bonehill Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles on Bonehill Down?

Hut circles on Bonehill Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002619.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles on Bonehill Down?

Hut circles on Bonehill Down 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 1002619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles on Bonehill Down?

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 (9 km), Three stone hut circles 780m SSW of Venford Reservoir dam (9.1 km), Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (9.2 km).

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