Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement

Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1011176
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor is a Bronze Age domestic structure forming part of an unenclosed settlement on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a circular stone foundation typical of prehistoric domestic architecture, representing the remains of a dwelling from the second millennium BCE. The structure is situated within a wider landscape of contemporary settlement activity, evidenced by the presence of multiple hut circles in close association, which together suggest an organised pattern of Bronze Age occupation on this elevated moorland terrain. Such unenclosed settlements are characteristic of Dartmoor's prehistoric archaeology and provide important evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011176. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor is a Bronze Age domestic structure forming part of an unenclosed settlement on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011176.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 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 1011176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 310m north of Hart Tor forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double stone alignment with a large cairn south-west of Penn Beacon (9.9 km), One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon (10.1 km), One of several cairns on the south-west slope of Penn Beacon (10.2 km).

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