Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor

Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor

England
List entry 1002516
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pound and hut circles north of Hawk's Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. The site comprises the remains of a cattle pound, or livestock enclosure, alongside several hut circles which represent the domestic structures of a prehistoric community. These monuments date to the Bronze Age period and are characteristic of the upland pastoral settlements that exploited Bodmin Moor during this era. The survival of both the pastoral infrastructure and residential features at this location provides archaeological evidence of the economic strategies and settlement patterns of Bronze Age populations in south-western Britain.

Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor?

Pound and hut circles north of Hawk's Tor is a Bronze Age settlement complex located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002516.

Who is responsible for protecting Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor?

Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's 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 1002516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plympton Priory (6.8 km), Lee Moor Tramway Bridge (6.9 km), Plympton Castle (7.1 km).

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