Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm

England
List entry 1019575
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises stone-built circular domestic structures characteristic of upland settlement during the second millennium before the present era. Such hut circle settlements are among the most common and archaeologically significant monument types on Dartmoor, providing evidence of sustained prehistoric occupation and land use in the upland landscape. The unenclosed nature of the settlement, lacking defensive works or field boundaries, is typical of Bronze Age domestic sites in this region and reflects the social and economic organisation of prehistoric Dartmoor communities.

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019575. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm is a Bronze Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019575.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m west of Yellowmeade Farm?

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m 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 1019575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement 200m 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 (9.9 km), Pillow mound 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km), Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km).

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