Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor

Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor

England
List entry 1019572
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. The hut circles represent domestic structures typical of the second millennium BCE, when upland areas of Dartmoor were exploited for pastoral and agricultural purposes. The stone-built circular dwellings, constructed from the granite locally available on the moor, provide evidence of sustained settlement patterns during the prehistoric period. These remains contribute to understanding Bronze Age land-use and habitation practices on Dartmoor's high ground.

Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019572. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor?

Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019572.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor?

Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down 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 1019572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles 570m south west of Down Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (7.3 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (7.8 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8 km).

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