Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm

Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm

England
List entry 1019263
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm is a Bronze Age domestic structure located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a circular stone foundation, characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns in the upland regions of south-western England during the second millennium BC. The hut circle represents evidence of sustained occupation and land use during the Bronze Age, when such structures formed part of dispersed settlement communities on Dartmoor. The site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric agricultural society and the exploitation of marginal upland environments in the Bronze Age period.

Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm?

Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm is a Bronze Age domestic structure located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019263.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm?

Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead 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 1019263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 450m north east of Teignhead Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An agglomerated enclosure and two stone hut circles 580m west of Laughter Hole Farm (8.9 km), Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 600m west of Laughter Hole Farm (9 km), Stone hut circle settlement 320m north east of Crockern (9.1 km).

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