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Summary

Recorded in 1992 during MPP visit (not previously recorded). Noted in 2019 survey as a very unclear and tenuous feature. Built into the curve of an enclosure bank. Single stones rather than an obvious wall mark the possible circle. Internal diameter measures 4.0 metres. Feature is in poor condition with grass, gorse and slight animal tracks.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1008671: An unenclosed stone hut circle settlement, an irregular aggregate field system, a length of reave and an enclosure on the south east slope of Leeden Tor

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/7/11
• Old SAM Ref: 22265

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

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

Visited in 1992. Hut circle shown on 1992 plan of the site but no dimensions appear to have been recorded.

Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs (Photograph). SDV363073.

One photograph taken of the hut feature looking from south to north.

Ordnance Survey, 2019, MasterMap 2019 (Cartographic). SDV362729.

Depicted on the modern mapping.

Derry, C., 2019, Possible hut circle at SX56511 71080 (Worksheet). SDV363080.

(Visited 29/04/2019) Very unclear and tenuous feature. Built into the curve of an enclosure bank. Single stones rather than an obvious wall mark the possible hut circle. Internal diameter measures 4.0 metres. Feature is in poor condition with grass, gorse and slight animal tracks.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

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