Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps

Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps

England
List entry 1004220
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The two structures comprise stone-built roundhouses typical of prehistoric domestic architecture on the moor, dating to the Bronze Age period when such settlements were common across upland areas of south-west England. The hut circles represent evidence of sustained occupation and pastoral activity during this prehistoric era, contributing to the broader understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns in Cornwall. The site remains visible as earthwork features characteristic of Bodmin Moor's archaeological landscape, which contains numerous similar monuments from this period.

Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004220. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps?

Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004220.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps?

Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps 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 1004220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles 130m south east of Highsteps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Blisland (7.7 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (7.8 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (7.8 km).

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