Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPartially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross

England
List entry 1019274
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises the remains of stone-built circular domestic structures characteristic of upland settlement patterns in south-western Britain during the Bronze Age period. The partial enclosure suggests a degree of communal or defensive organisation within the settlement layout, reflecting contemporary social structures and land use practices. Such hut circle settlements are significant for understanding prehistoric domestic life, settlement hierarchy, and the exploitation of marginal upland environments during the second millennium before the Common Era.

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019274. View the official record →

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What is Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019274.

Who is responsible for protecting Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross 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 1019274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 350m south west of Horn's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of several stone hut circles north of Corringdon Ball (9.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles north of Corringdon Ball (9.8 km), Enclosure with hut circles west of Glasscombe Corner (9.8 km).

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