Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford

Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford

England
List entry 1019489
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford is a Bronze Age archaeological complex situated on moorland in Devon. The monument comprises a settlement of stone-built circular domestic structures characteristic of later prehistoric upland occupation, associated with a cairnfield containing burial cairns and a field system of banks and boundaries. The remains demonstrate the integrated pastoral and agricultural exploitation of Devonian moorland during the Bronze Age period. The site represents important evidence for the organisation of prehistoric settlement and land use in the South West.

Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019489. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford?

Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford is a Bronze Age archaeological complex situated on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019489.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford?

Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford 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 1019489.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle settlement, cairnfield and field system 580m north east of Gartaven Ford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clapper Bridge, Postbridge (9.9 km), Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton (9.9 km), Kistvaen 325yds (300m) S of Archerton (9.9 km).

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