Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

England
List entry 1007556
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age settlement situated in Devon, England. The site comprises seven circular stone-built dwellings arranged within a bounded field system, typical of upland pastoral communities of the later Bronze Age period. The associated field boundary and clearance cairn demonstrate the land management practices of this prehistoric settlement, with the cairn likely resulting from the clearance of stones during cultivation or construction. The monument represents an important survival of Bronze Age domestic and agricultural organisation on the Devon uplands, preserving evidence of ancient settlement patterns and resource use in this region.

Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007556. View the official record →

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What is Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age settlement situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007556.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor 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 1007556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.4 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (9.8 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (9.9 km).

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