Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPartially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top

England
List entry 1015749
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, round cairn and boundary stone located 760 metres west-southwest of Shell Top comprise a Bronze Age upland settlement complex in Devon. The site includes the structural remains of at least one roundhouse with associated stone boundaries, a funerary cairn typical of Bronze Age burial practice, and a marked boundary stone indicating territorial or administrative demarcation. The hut circle settlement represents evidence of domestic occupation during the Bronze Age, when such upland areas of Devon were utilised for pastoral and agricultural activities. The cairn and boundary stone contribute to understanding Bronze Age land use and social organisation across the moorland landscape.

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015749. View the official record →

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What is Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top?

The partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, round cairn and boundary stone located 760 metres west-southwest of Shell Top comprise a Bronze Age upland settlement complex in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015749.

Who is responsible for protecting Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top 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 1015749.

What other scheduled monuments are near Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement, a round cairn and a boundary stone 760m WSW of Shell Top?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.6 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (6.3 km), Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement west of Butter Brook Reservoir (6.9 km).

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