Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement

Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1012896
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History & significance

Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross is part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement situated on Dartmoor in Devon. These structures are prehistoric in date, belonging to the Bronze Age period when such circular dwellings were constructed across the moorland landscape. The hut circles are formed of stone foundations and represent domestic settlement in the upland regions of Devon during the second millennium BC. As components of a larger unenclosed settlement pattern, they provide evidence of Bronze Age land use and social organisation on Dartmoor, contributing to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric communities in South West England.

Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012896. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross is part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012896.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 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 1012896.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (8.9 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (9.7 km), Cairn in north-east corner of Lower Piles (10.2 km).

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