Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPound and hut circles N of Down Tor

Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor

England
List entry 1002612
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pound and hut circles north of Down Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a series of circular stone-built hut foundations typical of prehistoric domestic occupation, alongside an associated pound or livestock enclosure, indicating a mixed pastoral and residential settlement pattern. These monuments date to the Bronze Age, when such upland settlement became increasingly prevalent on Dartmoor, and their survival reflects the preservation conditions afforded by moorland topography. The structures represent evidence of the economic and social organisation of Bronze Age communities exploiting the higher moorland landscape.

Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor?

Pound and hut circles north of Down Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002612.

Who is responsible for protecting Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor?

Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor 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 1002612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pound and hut circles N of Down Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8.2 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8.4 km), Medieval settlement on Ford Waste (8.5 km).

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