Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm

Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm

England
List entry 1007472
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three adjacent stone hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement located 610 metres north-west of Higher Langdon Farm on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The three circular structures, constructed from dry stone, represent domestic occupation typical of the later Bronze Age period, approximately 1500 to 700 BC. Such hut circles are characteristic features of upland settlement on Bodmin Moor and provide evidence of pastoral and agricultural subsistence practices during the prehistoric period. The site's survival as upstanding remains contributes to understanding the pattern of Bronze Age settlement distribution across the moor.

Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007472. View the official record →

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What is Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Three adjacent stone hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement located 610 metres north-west of Higher Langdon Farm on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007472.

Who is responsible for protecting Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm 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 1007472.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three adjacent stone hut circles 610m north-west of Higher Langdon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Wenmouth Cross, 320m north of Wenmouth (5.8 km), Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard (6 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (6 km).

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