Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle on Corringdon Ball

Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010206
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric dwelling site located on moorland in Devon. The monument consists of the substantial stone foundations of a circular hut, characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns on Dartmoor and the surrounding upland areas of south-western England. The structure demonstrates the domestic architecture and building techniques of its period, with evidence of the stone construction methods employed by prehistoric communities inhabiting these high moorland environments. The site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and the utilisation of Dartmoor's upland landscape during the second millennium BC.

Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball?

Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric dwelling site located on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010206.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball?

Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball 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 1010206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle on Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.2 km).

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