Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor

One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor

England
List entry 1012631
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England
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History & significance

One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The hut circle represents the physical remains of a roundhouse dwelling, typical of upland settlement patterns during the Bronze Age period. The site forms part of a small cluster of three such structures, indicating a nucleated settlement or family settlement group characteristic of Bronze Age moorland communities. These stone-founded circular dwellings provide evidence of prehistoric occupation and land use on Dartmoor, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and domestic architecture in the southwest of England.

One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012631. View the official record →

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What is One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor?

One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor is a Bronze Age domestic settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012631.

Who is responsible for protecting One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor?

One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor 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 1012631.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of three stone hut circles 500m SSE of Legis Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.2 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.2 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.6 km).

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