Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball

Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010479
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of the stone foundations of a circular hut, characteristic of Bronze Age domestic settlement patterns in the south-west of England, dating to approximately 1500–700 BC. The structure represents evidence of the pastoral and agricultural communities that occupied the moorland during the later prehistoric period, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement distribution and building practices across Dartmoor. Such hut circles are commonly found in clusters across the moor and frequently occur in association with field systems and cairns, indicating sustained occupation and land use management in these upland areas during antiquity.

Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010479. View the official record →

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What is Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball?

Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric dwelling site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010479.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball?

Stone hut circle south west of 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 1010479.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle south west of Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.1 km).

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