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Hound Tor is a deserted medieval village located on Dartmoor in Devon, notable for its well-preserved remains of stone-built houses, field systems, and associated agricultural infrastructure. The settlement shows evidence of occupation spanning the medieval period, with the visible stone structures representing domestic and outbuilding foundations typical of moorland farming communities. The site is significant for the clarity with which its field boundaries, cultivation terraces, and settlement layout remain visible on the landscape, providing substantial archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use on Dartmoor. The remains demonstrate the intensive organisation of the surrounding terrain for pastoral and arable farming, reflecting the medieval community's adaptation to upland environmental conditions.
Prehistoric and medieval settlements and their field systems at Hound Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016255. View the official record →
Hound Tor is a deserted medieval village located on Dartmoor in Devon, notable for its well-preserved remains of stone-built houses, field systems, and associated agricultural infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016255.
Prehistoric and medieval settlements and their field systems at Hound 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 1016255.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in Boro' Wood (7.4 km), Pound at Newbridge (8.2 km), Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (9.2 km).
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