Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm

England
List entry 1021045
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a prehistoric settlement associated with an irregular field system, representing land organisation and habitation patterns characteristic of later prehistoric communities in south-west England. The site's irregular field boundaries, formed by low banks and lynchets, indicate the incremental development of agricultural land typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age rural settlement. The survival of these earthworks provides evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy within the Devonshire landscape.

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021045. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021045.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm 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 1021045.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three enclosed hut groups, Huntingdon Warren (9.3 km), Enclosure and hut circles E of Huntingdon Ford (9.5 km), Stall Moor circle and long stone row (9.8 km).

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