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 site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises scattered evidence of prehistoric occupation and activity in this upland landscape, representing the sustained use of Dartmoor's higher ground during the Bronze Age period. Such settlements are significant for understanding Bronze Age pastoral and agricultural practices in south-west England, where communities exploited the moorland environment for grazing and subsistence. The site's location within the Cox Tor landscape reflects the pattern of Bronze Age settlement distribution across Dartmoor, where numerous contemporary sites cluster in similar upland terrain.

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 site located on Dartmoor in Devon. 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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