Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm

Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm

England
List entry 1021177
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm is a Scheduled Monument comprising Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation remains located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site encompasses two distinct settlement areas with their contemporary field systems, representing evidence of sustained prehistoric land use and agricultural organisation across the later prehistoric period. The settlements are situated within a landscape of co-axial field boundaries typical of later prehistoric Dartmoor, indicating organised pastoral and arable farming practices. The archaeological remains preserve important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land division on the moor during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.

Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021177. View the official record →

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What is Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm?

Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm is a Scheduled Monument comprising Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation remains located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021177.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm?

Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm 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 1021177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric settlements and associated field systems 810m north east of Beardown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn south of Mill Corner (9.8 km), Historic settlement, fields and tin openwork at Shavercombe Foot 400m north of Shavercombe Tor (9.9 km), Cist 365m west of Grim's Grave (9.9 km).

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