Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm

England
List entry 1021046
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age archaeological site located in Devon. The monument comprises evidence of settlement activity alongside an irregular field system characteristic of prehistoric land management practices in southwest England. The aggregate field layout, defined by banks and boundaries, reflects the piecemeal development of agricultural land typical of later prehistoric periods. The site represents important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and the exploitation of the landscape in Devon during the Bronze Age or Iron Age.

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age archaeological site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021046.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m 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 1021046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm?

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

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