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 a Bronze Age settlement site located on moorland in Devon. The hut circles represent the remains of domestic structures typical of the period, constructed from stone with circular ground plans characteristic of Bronze Age upland settlement patterns in the South West. The site reflects the pastoral and agricultural economy of Bronze Age communities who exploited the Devonian uplands during the second millennium BCE. As an upstanding archaeological monument, it provides evidence of prehistoric settlement distribution and building practices in this region.

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 a Bronze Age settlement site located on moorland 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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