Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor

Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011389
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement situated in Devon. The hut circles are constructed from stone and represent a domestic settlement pattern typical of the later prehistoric period, with structures arranged without formal defensive or boundary walls. The site belongs to the Bronze Age, a period when such upland stone settlements became established features of the Dartmoor landscape. The unenclosed character of the settlement, combined with the number and spacing of the hut circles, suggests a community-based occupation reflecting the social and economic organisation of Bronze Age Devonshire.

Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011389. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011389.

Who is responsible for protecting Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor 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 1011389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marchant's Cross: a wayside cross 700m south east of Meavy (9.7 km), Cairn east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.2 km), Cairn south of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.3 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Sixteen stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor