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

Stone hut circles west of High-house Waste is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a group of circular stone structures characteristic of prehistoric domestic occupation on the moorland, dating to the Bronze Age period when scattered pastoral communities inhabited the higher ground. These hut circles, constructed from stone rubble, represent the remains of roundhouses that once sheltered families engaged in stock-rearing and subsistence farming. The site forms part of the extensive Bronze Age settlement pattern recorded across Dartmoor, providing archaeological evidence of how early communities adapted to and exploited the moorland environment.

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?

Stone hut circles west of High-house Waste is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. 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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