Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor

Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor

England
List entry 1011231
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on the moorland of Devon. The site comprises two circular structures constructed from stone, representing domestic occupation dating to the Bronze Age period. Such hut circles are characteristic of upland settlement patterns in south-western England during this era, indicating pastoral and possibly mixed agricultural exploitation of the moorland environment. The structures contribute to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement organisation and land use in Devon's high moorland zones.

Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011231. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor?

Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor is a Bronze Age settlement located on the moorland of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011231.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor?

Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor 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 1011231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles 450m SSE of Ger Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 390m south west of Yellowmeade Farm (8.9 km), Partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement south of Foggintor Quarries, 1140m ENE of Criptor (9.9 km), Stone hut circle settlement 900m west of Devil's Bridge (10 km).

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