Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010469
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England
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History & significance

One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball, is a Bronze Age settlement monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The hut circle is constructed from stone and represents domestic occupation during the Bronze Age period, when such roundhouse structures formed the basis of pastoral and agricultural communities across the moorland landscape. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork with stone foundations, characteristic of the numerous prehistoric settlements that dot this region of Dartmoor. Its proximity to Corringdon Leat and association with a second hut circle at the same location indicates a clustering of Bronze Age domestic activity, typical of the settlement patterns documented across the high moorland.

One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010469. View the official record →

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What is One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball, is a Bronze Age settlement monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010469.

Who is responsible for protecting One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball 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 1010469.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km).

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