Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage

Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage

England
List entry 1021391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Warren at Sheeps Tor is an Iron Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises the remains of a defended enclosure situated at approximately 520 metres north of Chubstone Cottage, positioned on high moorland terrain typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. The monument represents evidence of Iron Age occupation and land use on Dartmoor, a period during which such enclosed settlements served domestic and potentially pastoral functions. The site's survival as an archaeological monument provides important evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement distribution and settlement practices across the Dartmoor landscape.

Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage?

Warren at Sheeps Tor is an Iron Age settlement located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021391.

Who is responsible for protecting Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage?

Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage 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 1021391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warren at Sheeps Tor, 520m north of Chubstone Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (6.2 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (6.9 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (7.2 km).

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