Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo hut circles NW of Bush Down

Two hut circles NW of Bush Down

England
List entry 1003198
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two hut circles NW of Bush Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. The monument comprises two circular domestic structures typical of the later Bronze Age period, when such roundhouses formed the basis of settlement organisation across the south-west of England. The hut circles survive as earthwork remains, evident as roughly circular depressions with surrounding banks that mark the positions of former timber or stone-built dwellings. The site represents an important example of prehistoric domestic occupation patterns in the moorland landscape of Devon.

Two hut circles NW of Bush Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003198. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two hut circles NW of Bush Down?

Two hut circles NW of Bush Down is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003198.

Who is responsible for protecting Two hut circles NW of Bush Down?

Two hut circles NW of Bush Down 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 1003198.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two hut circles NW of Bush Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Corndon Tor (8.3 km), Yar Tor stone row and adjacent cist (8.5 km), Lizwell Bridge (8.8 km).

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