Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of Eylesbarrow watershed reave

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave

England
List entry 1010658
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a Bronze Age land division monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. Reaves are characteristic prehistoric field systems consisting of substantial earth and stone banks that divided the landscape into parcels for agricultural and pastoral management, and this example dates to the Bronze Age period. The Eylesbarrow watershed reave forms part of the extensive reave systems documented across Dartmoor, which represent one of the most significant surviving Bronze Age landscape divisions in Britain. These monuments evidence the organised land tenure and territorial management practices of Bronze Age communities on the moorland.

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave is a Bronze Age land division monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010658.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Part of Eylesbarrow watershed 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 1010658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of Eylesbarrow watershed reave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (9.4 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement west of Butter Brook Reservoir (10.4 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (10.5 km).

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