Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House

Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House

England
List entry 1021058
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age or Iron Age fortified settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site is defined by a substantial circular or sub-circular enclosing bank and ditch, characteristic of enclosed settlements typical of the later prehistoric period in south-western England. The monument represents evidence of sedentary community occupation and defensive organisation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age, periods when such enclosed hilltop and moorland settlements served as focal points for pastoral and mixed subsistence economies. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork on the open moorland provides important archaeological evidence for the settlement patterns and land use practices of prehistoric Devon communities.

Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021058. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age or Iron Age fortified settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021058.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House 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 1021058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosed settlement 950m north east of Ditsworthy Warren House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (7.2 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (7.5 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (8.6 km).

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