Archaeological sites · South West England
A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook
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A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook — archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4859°, -3.9675°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
This archaeological site in South-West England features a prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, along with associated streamwork and buildings adjacent to the Langcombe Brook. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4859, -3.9675
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678194 (CC0)
- commons: Revetted Streamwork Waste Dumps (geograph 7060718).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook?
- A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook?
- A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook — archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK.
- How do I get to A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook?
- Its coordinates are 50.4859°, -3.9675°.
- Is A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook a listed building?
- A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook a protected site?
- Yes — A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook free to visit?
- Yes, A prehistoric settlement with cairns and a historic tin mill, streamwork and buildings lying adjacent to the Langcombe Brook is free to enter.