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Settlement on Smallacombe Rocks is a prehistoric settlement located in Devon. The site comprises the remains of structures dating to the Bronze Age, representing an important example of early settlement patterns in the south-western peninsula. The settlement's position on rocky terrain reflects the adaptive strategies of prehistoric communities in utilizing available landscape features for habitation and defence. The archaeological evidence from this site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and territorial organisation in Devon during the second millennium before Christ.
Settlement on Smallacombe Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002531. View the official record →
Settlement on Smallacombe Rocks is a prehistoric settlement located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002531.
Settlement on Smallacombe Rocks 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 1002531.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlements and cairns on Halshanger and Horridge Commons, forming part of the Rippon Tor coaxial field system (3.1 km), Medieval farmstead 340m south east of Cold East Cross (4.4 km), Hut circles and fields on Buckland Common (4.9 km).
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