Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo hut circles N of Lower Blackaton

Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton

England
List entry 1002625
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises two circular structures typical of Bronze Age domestic occupation, dating to the second millennium BC. These hut circles represent evidence of settled communities exploiting the moorland environment during the Bronze Age, when such circular dwellings were the standard form of domestic architecture in the region. The site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns on Dartmoor.

Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton?

Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton is a prehistoric settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002625.

Who is responsible for protecting Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton?

Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton 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 1002625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two hut circles N of Lower Blackaton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three stone hut circles 780m SSW of Venford Reservoir dam (8.4 km), Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (8.4 km), Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (8.5 km).

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