Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill

Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill

England
List entry 1021215
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises field boundaries arranged in a coaxial pattern alongside cairns and settlement evidence, characteristic of prehistoric land division and occupation in the southwest of England. Such field systems represent organised agricultural organisation during the Bronze Age period, demonstrating how communities structured and managed their landscape. The monuments on Buttern Hill are protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of their archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and agricultural practices.

Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021215. View the official record →

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What is Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill?

Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021215.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill?

Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill 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 1021215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a coaxial field system, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Buttern Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 190m west of Archerton (9.8 km), Clapper Bridge, Postbridge (9.9 km), Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton (10 km).

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