Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor

England
List entry 1011498
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement situated on moorland in Devon. The monument comprises two circular stone-built structures typical of domestic occupation during the later Bronze Age, accompanied by an associated enclosure that likely served pastoral or defensive purposes. The hut circles represent a rare surviving example of upland settlement architecture from this period, preserving evidence of ancient habitation patterns on Dartmoor. The site's location on exposed moorland reflects the Bronze Age use of highland territories for settlement and agricultural activity before climatic deterioration led to settlement contraction in later prehistory.

Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011498. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor is a Bronze Age settlement situated on moorland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011498.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox 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 1011498.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles and an enclosure 140m east of the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Cox Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of Eylesbarrow Reave (10.3 km), Cairn south-east of Ringmoor Cottage (10.3 km), Buckland Abbey (10.3 km).

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