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HER Number:MDV126474
Name:Hut circle 9 in settlement on the west slope of Birch Tor

Summary

Hut is sited to the west of a medieval tinners' leat and partially slighted by it. The hut has a diameter of 3.8 metres and a level interior. A few stones of the walls are visible.(2001 survey visit).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 684 812
Map Sheet:SX68SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX 68 SE 308
  • Pastscape: 1337125

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Newman, P., 2002, Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines (Report - Survey). SDV363213.

(Visited 12/02/2001) One of eleven huts associated with an agglomerated prehistoric settlement on the west slopes of Birch Tor. There are seven hut circles within the enclosed area and four on the exterior (see related records).
9. SX 6848 8125 Sited to the west of a medieval tinners' leat and partially slighted by it. The hut has a diameter of 3.8 metres and a level interior. A few stones of the walls are visible.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363213Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2002. Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines. English Heritage. A1/34/2002. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV126463Part of: Hut circle settlement on the west slope of Birch Tor (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)

Date Last Edited:Sep 17 2019 1:27PM