Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement

Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement

England
List entry 1021059
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock is a prehistoric settlement component located in Devon, England. The monument comprises two circular structures built from stone, accompanied by adjacent walling that forms part of a broader settlement pattern characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in the region. The hut circles represent domestic dwellings typical of upland settlement strategies during prehistory, whilst the walling served functions including stock management and territorial demarcation. As an outlying element of a larger settlement complex, this site contributes to understanding the distributed settlement pattern and land-use practices of ancient Devon communities.

Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021059. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement?

Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock is a prehistoric settlement component located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021059.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement?

Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric 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 1021059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles and a length of associated walling 620m south east of Cuckoo Rock, forming an outlying part of a prehistoric settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (8.8 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (8.9 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (9.1 km).

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