Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor

Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011384
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Overview

History & significance

Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement is an ancient monument located on the north-east slope of Cox Tor in Devon, England. The settlement dates to the Bronze Age and consists of the remains of at least three circular domestic structures constructed from stone, typical of upland pastoral communities that occupied Dartmoor during the second millennium BC. The hut circles are positioned within an unenclosed settlement pattern, indicating a dispersed arrangement without defensive or formal boundary structures, which is characteristic of Bronze Age settlement organisation in this region. The monument represents evidence of sustained human occupation and agricultural practice on Dartmoor during the prehistoric period.

Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011384. View the official record →

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What is Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement is an ancient monument located on the north-east slope of Cox Tor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011384.

Who is responsible for protecting Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor 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 1011384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on the north-east slope of Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.1 km), Cairn south of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.2 km), Part of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.4 km).

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