Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoutrundle Pound

Routrundle Pound

England
List entry 1002494
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Routrundle Pound is a Bronze Age enclosed settlement located in Devon, England. The monument comprises the remains of a substantial circular or oval enclosure defined by a bank and ditch, typical of defensive or stock-management structures from the later prehistoric period. Such pounds served practical functions in pastoral economy, used for containing livestock or as focal points for settlement activity during the Bronze Age. The site represents an important example of upland settlement archaeology in the South West, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and community organisation in Devon.

Routrundle Pound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002494. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Routrundle Pound?

Routrundle Pound is a Bronze Age enclosed settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002494.

Who is responsible for protecting Routrundle Pound?

Routrundle Pound 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 1002494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Routrundle Pound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beatland Corner socket stone: a wayside cross 900m south east of Shaugh Prior church (9.5 km), Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (9.9 km), One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon (10.5 km).

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