Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMulti-period remains at Hentor Warren

Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren

England
List entry 1019082
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren is a complex of archaeological features located on Dartmoor in Devon, encompassing evidence of human activity spanning several periods from prehistory through the medieval era. The site comprises various structural remains including cairns, field systems, and settlement evidence that document changing patterns of land use and habitation across different chronological phases. The monument represents the palimpsest of occupation characteristic of Dartmoor's upland zones, where successive communities exploited the moorland resources over millennia. The survival of these multi-period features provides valuable evidence for understanding the long-term development of settlement and agricultural practice in the Devon uplands.

Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren?

Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren is a complex of archaeological features located on Dartmoor in Devon, encompassing evidence of human activity spanning several periods from prehistory through the medieval era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019082.

Who is responsible for protecting Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren?

Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren 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 1019082.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (6.2 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (6.3 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.6 km).

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