Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps

Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps

England
List entry 1015750
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, approximately 500 metres south west of Plym Steps. The monument consists of the remains of a circular stone-built dwelling, characteristic of upland settlement patterns during the Bronze Age period. Such hut circles represent important evidence for prehistoric domestic life and land use in the South West of England, where they occur in concentrations on higher ground, typically between 300 and 500 metres elevation. The structure has been designated as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement organisation and economy in the region.

Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015750. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps?

Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, approximately 500 metres south west of Plym Steps. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015750.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps?

Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps 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 1015750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle on Giant's Hill, 500m south west of Plym Steps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (9.5 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.2 km), Enclosure with hut circles east of Addicombe (10.2 km).

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