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HER Number:MDV119985
Name:Hut circle in wood west of Bowda farm

Summary

Circular feature noted in 1991 woodland survey west of Bowda Farm. Consists of a circular depression with surrounding circle of stones. Associated with earthwork bank.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 737 832
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SW/78

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 18, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

DD4 Hut circle? Circular depression with surrounding large stones; very probably represents the site of a hut circle. Dimeter measures approximately 8 metres. The features appears to have an outer wall-line too, with an entrance gap to the north. The hut circle lies adjacent to bank DD5.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 18, figure 11. [Mapped feature: #79286 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119986Related to: Earthwork bank west of Bowda farm (Monument)
MDV27000Related to: Fossilised field system in woods south-west of Bowda, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV119987Related to: Platform in woods to west of Bowda farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 3:33PM