Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm

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History & significance

Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor is an ancient monument forming part of the dispersed settlement associated with Hentor Farm in Devon. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural expansion and reorganisation of settlement patterns in this upland area. Its rectangular form is characteristic of early modern agricultural buildings, reflecting the functional requirements of farming communities on Dartmoor. The building's location as an outlying element of the farm demonstrates the spatial organisation of rural properties during this period, with subsidiary structures positioned at distance from the main settlement focus.

Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020011. View the official record →

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