Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor

England
List entry 1007559
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises the structural remains of domestic occupation and associated agricultural evidence typical of upland settlement patterns during the later Bronze Age period. The hut circles represent the foundation traces of roundhouses, whilst the clearance cairns indicate the systematic removal of stones from cultivated areas, a practice characteristic of Bronze Age farming communities managing moorland terrain. Together, these features contribute to understanding the settlement hierarchy and land-use practices of prehistoric communities in the southwest of England.

Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007559. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007559.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor 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 1007559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles and two clearance cairns forming part of the settlement on Langstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.3 km), Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage (9.7 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (9.8 km).

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