Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor

Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor

England
List entry 1018912
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor is a Bronze Age settlement remains located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a roughly circular stone-built structure typical of prehistoric domestic occupation on the moorland, dating to the Bronze Age period when such hut circles formed the principal form of settlement in this region. The site represents evidence of sustained human habitation and land use during the second millennium BCE, contributing to the broader understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and domestic architecture across Dartmoor. Such monuments are significant for their survival in situ and their potential to inform archaeological understanding of prehistoric rural communities and their adaptation to moorland environments.

Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor?

Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor is a Bronze Age settlement remains located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018912.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor?

Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints 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 1018912.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 420m south west of Lints Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round barrows E of Grenna Ball (9.5 km), Seven stone hut circles, a length of field boundary and a clearance cairn forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor (9.7 km), Two overlapping enclosures on the western edge of the River Walkham (9.8 km).

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