Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor

Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor

England
List entry 1011180
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History & significance

Two stone hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, positioned on the southern periphery of a larger unenclosed hut circle settlement approximately 1180 metres south of North Hessary Tor. The monument comprises two distinct circular stone structures typical of later prehistoric domestic settlement on the moor, dating to the Bronze Age period. Such hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation and represent important archaeological testimony to prehistoric settlement patterns and land use on Dartmoor. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as part of the broader Bronze Age settlement landscape of the moorland region.

Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011180. View the official record →

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What is Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor?

Two stone hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement site located on Dartmoor in Devon, positioned on the southern periphery of a larger unenclosed hut circle settlement approximately 1180 metres south of North Hessary Tor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011180.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor?

Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary 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 1011180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 930m ENE of Big Pond (9.6 km), Enclosures and hut circles N of Tory Brook Head (9.7 km), Stone row NW of Saddlesborough (9.8 km).

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