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

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

England
List entry 1020011
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England
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History & significance

Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm is a post-medieval agricultural structure located in Devon. The building dates to the early modern period and represents the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of Dartmoor farming communities. Its rectangular plan and construction reflect the practical requirements of farm management during this era, when outlying buildings served functions including storage and animal husbandry in support of the main farmstead. The structure forms part of the broader Hentor Farm complex, demonstrating the spatial organisation of agrarian settlement on the moor.

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

Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm is a post-medieval agricultural structure located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020011.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm?

Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor 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 1020011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular building 420m north west of Hen Tor, forming an outlying part of Hentor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.4 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (7.6 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7.9 km).

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