Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor

Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1020002
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on the moorland of Dartmoor in Devon, England. The site comprises the remains of roundhouses and associated structures characteristic of Bronze Age domestic occupation, represented by surviving earthwork features including stone foundations and circular enclosures. Such settlements on Dartmoor provide evidence of sustained agricultural and pastoral activity during the second millennium BC, when highland areas were more extensively inhabited than in later periods. The site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age land use patterns and the settlement archaeology of the Dartmoor uplands, an area rich in prehistoric remains.

Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020002. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor?

Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on the moorland of Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020002.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor?

Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox 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 1020002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early-Christian inscribed stone near Uphill (10.2 km), Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.3 km), Cairn north-east of Brisworthy Plantation (10.4 km).

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