Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor

England
List entry 1007978
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor is a multi-period archaeological site in Devon combining evidence of Bronze Age and later medieval settlement. The Bronze Age component comprises scattered stone hut circles associated with an irregular field system characteristic of prehistoric agricultural exploitation of moorland, whilst medieval cultivation terraces and field boundaries demonstrate continued land use in the post-Conquest period. The site's location on the exposed south-western slope of the tor reflects the varying responses of successive communities to settlement and farming opportunities within this upland landscape. Together these remains provide material testimony to long-term patterns of human occupation and land management spanning over two millennia.

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007978. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor?

The prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor is a multi-period archaeological site in Devon combining evidence of Bronze Age and later medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007978.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor?

Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White 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 1007978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric irregular aggregate field system, stone hut circles and a medieval field on the south-west slope of White Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.7 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (10.3 km), Tin mill, tinwork and post-medieval farmstead at Outcombe, 260m east of eastern boundary of Roughtor Plantation (10.4 km).

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