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Hamel Down is a scheduled ancient monument on the lower western slopes of Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a complex of prehistoric and medieval features spanning several centuries of human occupation and land use. The site contains the remains of prehistoric settlements and a cairn of Bronze Age date, evidencing early agricultural activity on the moorland landscape. Medieval strip fields visible as ridge and furrow earthworks demonstrate the continuation of farming practices during the later medieval period, indicating sustained use of this area despite the challenging moorland environment. The presence of tinworks reflects the exploitation of mineral resources during medieval and post-medieval periods, contributing to the economic history of Dartmoor's industrial heritage.
Medieval strip fields, tinworks, prehistoric settlements, and a cairn on the lower western slopes of Hamel Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021394. View the official record →
Hamel Down is a scheduled ancient monument on the lower western slopes of Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a complex of prehistoric and medieval features spanning several centuries of human occupation and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021394.
Medieval strip fields, tinworks, prehistoric settlements, and a cairn on the lower western slopes of Hamel 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 1021394.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed prehistoric settlement and round cairn 880m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (8.8 km), Three stone hut circles 780m SSW of Venford Reservoir dam (8.9 km), Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (9 km).
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