Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011496
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of the remains of a circular stone-built structure, typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns on the moor, dating to the second millennium before the common era. The hut circle represents evidence of early pastoral communities who exploited Dartmoor's upland environment, and its preservation provides archaeological insight into domestic organisation and land use during the Bronze Age period. Cox Tor itself forms part of the broader landscape of Dartmoor's archaeological heritage, where numerous similar structures cluster to indicate zones of concentrated prehistoric habitation.

Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011496. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011496.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on 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 1011496.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 210m south of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.1 km), Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.2 km), One of a group of three cairns on Ringmoor Down (10.2 km).

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