← Back to Prehistoric Settlements · Back to the directory · Dartmoor Map
These hut circles are the remains of a prehistoric settlement in the Erme Valley, likely dating to the Bronze Age when Dartmoor's uplands were more extensively farmed and inhabited than they are today. The circular stone foundations mark where roundhouses once stood, and together they suggest a community organized around farming and stock-rearing on the open moor.
The site sits within the wider Bronze Age landscape of Dartmoor, where such settlements are scattered across the high ground. Walking here, you can trace the outlines of the circles and begin to imagine the daily life of people whose descendants would eventually abandon these exposed valleys for lower ground as the climate cooled and the moor became less hospitable.
Explore further
Recommended online resources for heritage sites on Dartmoor:
Thoughts
Be the first to share a thought about Hut circles in Erme Valley.
Share a thoughtRun a Dartmoor business, group or service like this one? Add yours to the directory, it is free.
Suggest a listing