Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPartially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors

England
List entry 1019084
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors is a Bronze Age and later settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises prehistoric stone hut circles, characteristic of Bronze Age domestic occupation on the moor, alongside later post-medieval structures associated with rabbit warrens, reflecting the subsequent economic use of the landscape. The settlement's position on the western slopes of the tors demonstrates the Bronze Age exploitation of Dartmoor's upland terrain, whilst the warren structures testify to medieval and post-medieval land management practices. The monument represents successive periods of human activity across a significant timespan, from prehistoric settlement through to early modern agricultural and hunting use.

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019084. View the official record →

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What is Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors is a Bronze Age and later settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019084.

Who is responsible for protecting Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors 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 1019084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and post-medieval warren structures on the western slope of Little and Great Trowlesworthy Tors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.5 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.5 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.9 km).

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