Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo hut circles E of Foxes Holt

Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt

England
List entry 1002599
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two hut circles east of Foxes Holt is a prehistoric settlement monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of two circular or sub-circular earthwork depressions representing the remains of domestic structures, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period when such hut circles were commonly constructed across south-western England. These earthworks survive as shallow circular banks and ditches, characteristic of the settlement patterns found on Devonian uplands and moorland environments. The monument represents evidence of early agricultural communities and their use of the landscape during the later prehistoric period.

Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002599. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt?

Two hut circles east of Foxes Holt is a prehistoric settlement monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002599.

Who is responsible for protecting Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt?

Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt 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 1002599.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement 630m south of Hemstone Rocks (9.4 km), Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers (9.7 km), Stone alignment, hut circle settlement, medieval long house and post-medieval farmstead at Assycombe (9.8 km).

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