Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement near Archerton

Broadun is a prehistoric enclosed settlement, likely dating to the Bronze Age, situated on the open moor northwest of Archerton. The site consists of earthwork banks that once formed an enclosure, offering a physical reminder of how Dartmoor's high ground was inhabited and managed by its earliest communities. The settlement's position reflects the choices these people made about where to live and work on the moor.

Today the site survives as a subtle but significant landscape feature, best appreciated on foot. Its preservation as a Scheduled Monument reflects its importance to understanding Dartmoor's deep history. Visitors walking this stretch of moorland can see how these ancient enclosures sit within the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement across Dartmoor and the Southwest.