Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010211
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric circular dwelling dating to the Bronze Age, located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises the stone-built remains of a domestic structure, constructed using the characteristic dry-stone techniques employed during the later prehistoric period. Such hut circles represent important evidence for settlement patterns and domestic life on Dartmoor during the Bronze Age, when this upland region supported a more substantial population than in later periods. The site's survival as an archaeological monument provides material evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement, land use, and building practices in the Southwest Peninsula.

Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric circular dwelling dating to the Bronze Age, located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010211.

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

Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, 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 1010211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle west of Corringdon Leat, 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 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km).

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