Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down

Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down

England
List entry 1011229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down is an Iron Age settlement located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. The structures consist of two circular dwellings constructed from stone, characteristic of domestic settlement patterns in south-west England during the later prehistoric period. Such hut circles represent the archaeological remains of permanent or semi-permanent habitation, with their stone construction suggesting construction during the Iron Age when such building methods became established in the region. The site contributes to understanding the pattern of upland settlement and land use on Bodmin Moor during the Iron Age period.

Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011229. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down?

Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down is an Iron Age settlement located on Bodmin Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011229.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down?

Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon 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 1011229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor (9.8 km), Stone hut circle settlement 900m west of Devil's Bridge (9.8 km), Nine huts, five post-medieval shelters and a field boundary forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor (9.8 km).

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