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Summary

Geophysical survey recorded a group of anomalies which represent a circular structure, possibly an Iron Age round house.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1018850: Hembury Fort

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ROUND HOUSE (DOMESTIC)? (Iron Age - 700 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Griffith, F. M. + Wilkes, E. M., 2016, Hembury, Payhembury Fort, Devon: Geophysical Survey (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV360861.

A sample survey to explore the potential of two geophysical survey techniques at Hembury Fort was conducted by this team in May 2015. This confirmed the usefulness of both magnetic gradiometry and earth resistance techniques within the hillfort. Vegetation clearance at the time of that survey had opened up some areas of the interior for survey, but much of it, particularly in the southern half of the site, remained inaccessible. A further survey was undertaken in 2016 when conditions were more favourable.

A further arc of less distinct positive readings (anomaly BB) has a diameter of circa 11 metres. The responses in this arc are less distinct (max +52nT) than in others to the north, but the arrangement of the responses is suggestive of part of a (sub) circular structure.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7504 - Geophysical Survey; Hembury, Payhembury Fort, Devon

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