Scheduled MonumentsEnglandParallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave

Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave

England
List entry 1010695
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave is a Bronze Age field system located on Bodmin Moor in Devon, England. The monument comprises parallel linear boundaries, known as reaves, which divide the landscape into narrow strips of land, alongside two associated enclosures that form part of the extensive prehistoric field organisation characteristic of the Moor. Dating to the late Bronze Age, this site represents evidence of intensive agricultural management and land division during the second millennium BCE. The reaves and enclosures survive as substantial earthwork features that demonstrate the scale and sophistication of Bronze Age settlement and land use practices on Bodmin Moor.

Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave?

Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave is a Bronze Age field system located on Bodmin Moor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010695.

Who is responsible for protecting Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave?

Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave 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 1010695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parallel reave and two enclosures, east of Roughtor parallel reave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (8.4 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (8.4 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (8.7 km).

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