Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPartially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross

England
List entry 1020185
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument comprises stone-built hut circles, the characteristic domestic structures of Bronze Age and Iron Age communities in south-western Britain, indicating occupation during the later prehistory of the region. The partial enclosure visible at the site suggests some degree of planning or defensive organisation within the settlement layout. Such settlements represent important evidence for understanding patterns of rural habitation, land use, and social organisation during the prehistoric period in Devon.

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020185. View the official record →

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What is Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross is a prehistoric settlement site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020185.

Who is responsible for protecting Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m 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 1020185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown (9.9 km), Stone alignment north of Glasscombe Upper Plantation (9.9 km), Cairn above the south-west bank of the East Glaze Brook (9.9 km).

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