Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren

Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren

England
List entry 1021340
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Headland Warren is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments located on the Devon coast. The site comprises a stone alignment, cairns, field systems, and settlement remains that document sustained human activity across multiple periods. The warren itself represents medieval or post-medieval exploitation of the landscape, whilst the earlier Bronze Age elements, including the stone alignment and cairn clusters, indicate Prehistoric ritual and burial practices. The associated field systems demonstrate the agricultural organisation of the site across different chronological phases, reflecting changing patterns of land use and settlement on this exposed headland location.

Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren?

Headland Warren is a complex of Bronze Age and later monuments located on the Devon coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021340.

Who is responsible for protecting Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren?

Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren 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 1021340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (9.3 km), Stone hut circle on Down Ridge 480m south west of Saddle Bridge (9.4 km), Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement 420m north west and 440m west of Horn's Cross (9.7 km).

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