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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Overview

History & significance

Two stone hut circles situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site on Dartmoor. The hut circles represent domestic structures typical of the later prehistoric period, constructed from dry stone walling characteristic of upland settlement practices on Dartmoor. The settlement remains part of the wider pattern of dispersed prehistoric habitation that characterises the moorland landscape, with the southern positioning of these two structures within the larger settlement cluster indicating varied spatial organisation of domestic occupation.

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 situated on the southern edge of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 1180m south of North Hessary Tor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site on Dartmoor. 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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