Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste

One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste

England
List entry 1013175
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The hut circles represent Bronze Age domestic occupation, typically dating to the second millennium BCE, and form part of a wider pattern of upland settlement across the moor during this period. The structures are characterised by circular or oval stone foundations, the remains of roundhouses that would originally have supported timber frames and thatched roofs. The concentration of multiple hut circles at this location indicates a established Bronze Age community, and the site contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchies on Dartmoor.

One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013175. View the official record →

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What is One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste?

One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013175.

Who is responsible for protecting One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste?

One of several stone hut circles west of High-house 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 1013175.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of several stone hut circles west of High-house Waste?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.7 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.8 km).

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