Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuts and fields NE of Rippon Tor

Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor

England
List entry 1002499
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises the remains of circular hut platforms and associated field systems that date to the second millennium BC, representing evidence of prehistoric land use and habitation on the moorland. The hut circles and their surrounding field boundaries reflect the agricultural organisation of Bronze Age communities in this upland landscape. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land management practices on Dartmoor.

Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor?

Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002499.

Who is responsible for protecting Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor?

Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor 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 1002499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in Boro' Wood (4.1 km), Two cairns at Ausewell Rocks (4.3 km), Pound at Newbridge (5.8 km).

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