Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles

Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles

England
List entry 1012768
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. The monument comprises three circular stone-built structures that represent domestic occupation during the second millennium BCE, a period when such hut circles were commonplace in upland and marginal areas of south-western England. The unenclosed nature of the settlement suggests a community without formal defensive or boundary structures, typical of Bronze Age pastoral and agricultural communities in Devon. The site contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement distribution across the Erme Valley landscape and the exploitation of moorland and valley resources during the Bronze Age.

Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012768. View the official record →

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What is Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles?

Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012768.

Who is responsible for protecting Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles?

Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles 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 1012768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three unenclosed stone hut circles on the west side of the Erme Valley, north of Lower Piles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km).

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