Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor

Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor

England
List entry 1007547
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor is a Bronze Age domestic structure located on moorland in Devon. The monument consists of the remains of a circular stone-built dwelling, characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns in the South West. It dates from the Bronze Age period and represents evidence of early pastoral communities that utilised the higher moorland areas of Dartmoor. Such hut circles are significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and domestic architecture across the region.

Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor?

Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor is a Bronze Age domestic structure located on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007547.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor?

Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos 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 1007547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle 660m east of Roos Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marchant's Cross: a wayside cross 700m south east of Meavy (9.7 km), Cairn south of Eylesbarrow Reave (9.9 km), Cairn east of Ringmoor Cottage (9.9 km).

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