Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge

England
List entry 1017985
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill is a Bronze Age or Iron Age archaeological site located in Devon. The settlement comprises unenclosed hut circles constructed from stone, representing a form of domestic and pastoral settlement typical of upland Devon during the later prehistoric period. Such settlements reflect the organisation of communities engaged in mixed agriculture and pastoralism on moorland terrain. The site contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in south-western Britain during the Bronze Age and Iron Age transitions.

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge?

The stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill is a Bronze Age or Iron Age archaeological site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017985.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge?

Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge 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 1017985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement on Tom's Hill, 870m north west of Sandeman Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement and irregular aggregate field system 340m south west of Laughter Hole Farm (8.5 km), Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm (8.7 km), Irregular aggregate field system and stone hut circle 755m north east of Dunnabridge Pound Farm (8.8 km).

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