Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm

Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm

England
List entry 1019576
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a prehistoric domestic structure situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a circular stone-built dwelling foundation typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns on the moor, dating to approximately the second millennium BC. Such hut circles represent evidence of sustained pastoral and agricultural occupation during the Bronze Age, and this example contributes to understanding the broader settlement landscape of Dartmoor during prehistory. The site remains visible as a physical archaeological feature indicative of domestic life in the upland regions during this formative period of settlement.

Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019576. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a prehistoric domestic structure situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019576.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm 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 1019576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10 km), Pillow mound 860m NNW of Blackaton Cross, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10 km), Vermin trap 350m south west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10 km).

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