Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPartially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor

England
List entry 1019587
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises hut circles constructed from stone, characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns on the moorland landscape. The partial enclosure suggests defensive or organisational function typical of later prehistoric communities. This monument represents evidence of sustained human occupation and land management during the metal-working periods, contributing to understanding of settlement distribution and domestic architecture across Dartmoor's upland zones.

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019587. View the official record →

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What is Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019587.

Who is responsible for protecting Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor?

Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor 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 1019587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles W of Saddlesborough (9.6 km), Bowl barrow at Emmets Post (9.7 km), Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village (9.8 km).

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