Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor

England
List entry 1020876
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor is a palimpsest monument in Devon comprising evidence of occupation and land use spanning multiple periods. The site contains the remains of a prehistoric settlement alongside an associated field system, indicating sustained agricultural activity during the prehistoric period. A rabbit warren was subsequently established at the location, representing the later medieval or early modern exploitation of the site for game management. The monument illustrates the sequential use of this landscape and the varying economic strategies applied to the same terrain across centuries.

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020876. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor?

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor is a palimpsest monument in Devon comprising evidence of occupation and land use spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020876.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor?

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford 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 1020876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An enclosure and stone hut circle 270m ENE of Plym Steps (9.8 km), Cairn south-west of Lower Hartor Tor (9.8 km), Cairn south west of Higher Hartor Tor (9.9 km).

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