Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm

Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm

England
List entry 1020157
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises two circular stone-built structures characteristic of domestic occupation on the moor during the prehistoric period, accompanied by associated walling that may represent field boundaries or settlement enclosure. The hut circles demonstrate the pattern of settlement and pastoral land use that characterised Dartmoor's moorland communities in the later prehistoric period. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the development of prehistoric settlement patterns and agricultural practice on Dartmoor.

Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020157. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020157.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm 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 1020157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles and a length of walling 240m south west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vermin trap 520m SSW of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.7 km), Pillow mound 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.7 km), Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.7 km).

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