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Three hut circles on south part of Wigford Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument comprises three circular stone-built structures typical of domestic occupation during the Bronze Age period, when such hut circles formed the basis of upland pastoral communities across south-western England. The site's position on Wigford Down reflects the Bronze Age preference for settlement on elevated moorland terrain, which would have been suitable for grazing and seasonal occupation. These remains constitute important archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Devon.
Three hut circles on south part of Wigford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002549. View the official record →
Three hut circles on south part of Wigford Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002549.
Three hut circles on south part of Wigford Down 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 1002549.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (6 km), Post-medieval deer park, medieval fishpond, 18th century triumphal arch and a 19th century lead mine, ore works and smelt mill at Boringdon Park (6.2 km), Bowden Battery (7.6 km).
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