Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor

Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor

England
List entry 1012543
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man is a Bronze Age domestic structure forming part of a dispersed prehistoric settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor in Devon. The monument comprises the stone-built remains of a circular dwelling, characteristic of domestic architecture from the later Bronze Age period. The hut circle is situated within a larger settlement pattern of multiple structures scattered across the tor's slope, reflecting the subsistence practices and social organization of Bronze Age communities in the South West. The site contributes to understanding the pattern of upland settlement and land use during the Bronze Age in Devon's moorland landscape.

Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012543. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor?

Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man is a Bronze Age domestic structure forming part of a dispersed prehistoric settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012543.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor?

Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down 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 1012543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 630m south-west of Beardown Man forming part of a dispersed settlement on the eastern slope of Conies Down Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor (9.7 km), Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor (9.9 km), Stone alignment and cairn 830m east of Down Tor (9.9 km).

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