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Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir is a Bronze Age coaxial field system located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The monument comprises a complex arrangement of field boundaries and settlement remains that form part of the broader Dartmeet coaxial field system, a landscape organised according to a systematic geometric planning typical of Bronze Age agricultural organisation. The coaxial layout, characterised by parallel field divisions running in consistent alignments across the terrain, represents a significant example of prehistoric land division and represents one of the most extensively developed field systems of its period on Dartmoor. The site's archaeological importance lies in its demonstration of Bronze Age settlement patterns, agricultural practice, and social organisation in the upland landscape.
Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020091. View the official record →
Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir is a Bronze Age coaxial field system located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020091.
Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system 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 1020091.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill (9.7 km), Cairn with a cist on the eastern slope of Brent Fore Hill (9.7 km), Remains of chapel on Brent Hill (9.9 km).
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