Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles on Bonehill Down

Hut circles on Bonehill Down

England
List entry 1002619
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles on Bonehill Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument consists of the remains of several circular domestic structures characteristic of later prehistoric occupation in the South West, with the hut circles representing domestic activity during the Bronze Age period. The site forms part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age settlement evidence found across Dartmoor and its surrounding areas, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in Devon. The earthwork remains visible today indicate the location and scale of this ancient community, though the structures themselves are now reduced to circular depressions and low banks marking where the walls of these ancient dwellings once stood.

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 site 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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