Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers

Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers

England
List entry 1019071
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers is a Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises two distinct settlement areas situated in the moorland landscape south-southwest of the Grey Wethers stone circles. The settlements reflect patterns of prehistoric occupation and land use characteristic of Dartmoor's early farming communities, with physical remains visible as settlement features within the surrounding archaeological context of the moor.

Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers?

Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers is a Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019071.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers?

Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers 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 1019071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric settlements 1280m SSW of The Grey Wethers?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle village 600yds (548m) SE of Swincombe (9.9 km), Two cairns and a cist 300yds (270m) NW of Swincombe intake (9.9 km), Down Ridge stone circle and outlying standing stone 570m and 650m south of Forest Inn (10.2 km).

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