Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm

Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm

England
List entry 1007970
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of the substantial stone foundations of a circular domestic structure, typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns on the moor dating to approximately 1500–700 BCE. Such hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation during a period when Dartmoor supported a more extensive population than in later centuries. The site contributes to understanding the prehistoric land use and domestic architecture of the Bronze Age moorland landscape.

Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm?

Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007970.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm?

Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake 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 1007970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 500m north of Wedlake Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.7 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (10.2 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (10.5 km).

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