Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circles on Heatree Down

Hut circles on Heatree Down

England
List entry 1002557
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles on Heatree Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. The site comprises a group of circular dwelling structures typical of prehistoric upland communities, with earthwork remains visible as shallow depressions and banks marking the foundations of individual roundhouses. These hut circles represent domestic occupation during the Bronze Age, a period when such permanent or semi-permanent settlements were established on the higher ground of Dartmoor and surrounding areas. The site preserves evidence of early agricultural and pastoral settlement patterns in the South West peninsula during the second millennium before Christ.

Hut circles on Heatree Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002557. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles on Heatree Down?

Hut circles on Heatree Down is a Bronze Age settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002557.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles on Heatree Down?

Hut circles on Heatree 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 1002557.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holne Chase Castle (8.8 km), Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks (9.1 km), Pound at Newbridge (9.5 km).

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