Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball

England
List entry 1010466
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a stone-built circular dwelling of Bronze Age or Iron Age date, representing the remains of a domestic structure from the later prehistoric period. The hut circle exhibits the characteristic form of upland settlement on Dartmoor, with a circular stone foundation that would have supported a timber-framed superstructure. Its location within a cluster of three contemporary structures suggests a small family or pastoral community engaged in moorland occupation during the pre-Roman Iron Age or earlier Bronze Age period.

The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010466. View the official record →

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What is The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010466.

Who is responsible for protecting The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

The southern of three stone hut circles south 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 1010466.

What other scheduled monuments are near The southern of three stone hut circles south west of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (2.9 km).

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