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 settlement remains and an associated field system characterised by irregular field boundaries, typical of prehistoric land organisation in the southwest. The site represents evidence of agricultural settlement and land use during the later prehistoric period, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age and Iron Age communities in Devon. The irregular field patterns reflect the gradual accumulation and adaptation of field boundaries over time, a common feature of prehistoric and Romano-British field systems in the region.

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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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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