Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam

Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam

England
List entry 1020094
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam is a Prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a stone hut circle together with associated linear boundary walling, evidence of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation and land organisation on the moorland landscape. The hut circle represents domestic settlement from the later prehistoric period, whilst the boundary walling demonstrates the systematic division and management of the moorland terrain contemporary with or following habitation at the site. Together these elements form a characteristic example of the dispersed settlement patterns and field systems that characterise Dartmoor's ancient landscape heritage.

Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020094. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam?

Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam is a Prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020094.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam?

Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam 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 1020094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball (9.8 km), The northern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.8 km), The middle one of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.8 km).

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