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HER Number:MDV52449
Name:Hut circle to the west of the northern settlement west of Cawsand Beacon, South Tawton

Summary

One of a cluster of three huts situated immediately outside agglomerate enclosure. Hut circle of 4.1 metres diameter with walls 1.4 metres wide by 0.8 metres high to the west of the northern settlement west of Cosdon Hill

Location

Grid Reference:SX 630 915
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/46/9
  • Old SAM Ref: 24140

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133309 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(17/01/1994) SX 6308 9152 One of a cluster of three huts situated immediately outside agglomerate enclosure. Terraced into the hillslope and of the simple plan and single orthostat walling type. Interior measures 4.1m in diameter and is defined by a 1.4m wide wall standing up to 0.8m high.

Environment Agency WMS, 2022, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return (Cartographic). SDV365448.

Visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 133309.
SDV365448Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2022. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #140691 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV6920Part of: Northern of two settlements to the south-west of Cosdon Hill, South Tawton (Monument)
MDV52450Related to: Hut circle in northern settlement to the west of Cawsand Beacon, South Tawton (Monument)
MDV52448Related to: Hut circle west of the northern settlement west of Cawsand Beacon, South Tawton (Monument)
MDV52447Related to: Hut Circle west of the northern settlement west of Cawsand Beacon, South Tawton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 11 2023 2:52PM