Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste

One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste

England
List entry 1012704
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises a group of circular stone-built structures characteristic of prehistoric domestic occupation, situated in association with field enclosures that suggest an organised pastoral or agricultural landscape. The hut circles represent the remains of individual dwellings typical of upland settlement patterns in the South West during the later prehistoric period. The site's survival as surface stonework provides evidence for the distribution and development of rural settlement in Devon during these periods.

One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012704. View the official record →

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What is One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste?

One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012704.

Who is responsible for protecting One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste?

One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste 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 1012704.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of several stone hut circles near enclosures north of Ford Waste?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.2 km).

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