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Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located on the Dartmoor plateau in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of contemporary settlement patterns in the south-west during the later prehistoric period. Such enclosed settlements served as focal points for pastoral and agricultural communities, offering protection for both people and livestock. The site's location on upland terrain reflects the Iron Age utilisation of Dartmoor's moorland environment for habitation and stock management.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021335. View the official record →
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located on the Dartmoor plateau in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021335.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland 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 1021335.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cist and cairn 590m SSE of Skir Ford (9.9 km), Stone cross on Ter Hill (9.9 km), Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb (10 km).
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